From crushing workloads to the clear impact of continued low pay on morale, it’s no wonder one fifth of staff are considering leaving the sector.
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The charter promises to tackle racism in its workplace and promote a diverse workforce
HMPPS re-opens award, with unions voting to accept new and improved offer
UNISON national officer for police and justice Ben Priestley on how catastrophic cuts and mismanagement have impacted the justice system
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The Police Staff Week of Celebration and Recognition marks the vital contribution of UNISON members in keeping communities safe
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Without more funding to plug these huge budget shortfalls, public confidence in the police will continue to fall.
Several key motions were passed at UNISON’s police and justice conference on providing security and support to members working in probation
Everyone agrees that the police community support officer is an ‘integral’ and much-loved part of the policing team – and we need more
To mark the 20th anniversary of the police community support officer, three PCSOs describe the pleasures and challenges of being the force’s ‘eyes and ears on the street’
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Having survived a disastrous period of part-privatisation, UNISON members in the Probation Service are still undervalued and underpaid. Lee Middlemass is one of them
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UK government seeks to impose a pay freeze on most staff – which, with inflation at 3.9%, effectively means a pay cut
Securing fair pay for hard-working members is UNISON’s top priority, as general secretary urges members to make sure their voices are heard
A freeze would mean a pay cut in real terms, as inflation is rising by all measures
The decision was taken by the National Police Chiefs Council for England and Wales and will help to safeguard operational capability
The union was giving evidence to Westminster’s justice select committee’s inquiry into the future of the service