Without more funding to plug these huge budget shortfalls, public confidence in the police will continue to fall.
police and justice
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
Employers offer nothing to address ‘the ongoing scandal of low pay in our police forces’, says UNISON
President and general secretary announce decision, with social distancing and health and safety concerns set to continue for some time
‘Police staff are working above and beyond’ says UNISON as claim is submitted
Unions in England and Wales demand talks with the National Probation Service after it fails to get sign-off from the Treasury
Chief constables in Norfolk and Suffolk agree to increase maternity support leave by a third