UNISON had called for transfer to be delayed until February while negotiations on terms and conditions continue
probation: keep it public and local
The government’s admission that privatisation of the probation service has failed is welcome, but it doesn’t go far enough
Uncertain future for Wales Community Rehabilitation Centre staff after plans announced to cut finances by 40%
UNISON probation members working for six community rehabilitation companies owned by Sodexo could be balloted on industrial action over the company’s voluntary redundancy terms
UNISON members are today (Tuesday) staging a two-hour stoppage in England and Wales between 8am and 10am in the ongoing dispute over pay
Research from the Smith Institute shows that low-paid workers bear the brunt of contracting-out as their pay and conditions get worse
UNISON delegates speak at range of TUC motions condemning effects of government policy across public services
A survey of more than 1,000 probation workers has delivered a damning verdict on the government’s decision to break up the probation service
Report shows that probation provided good service in run-up to privatisation
UNISON manifesto sets out the challenges facing public services and policies needed to meet them
UNISON national delegate conference supported calls to continue and build the campaign against the privatisation of probation services
Probation workers in England and Wales are marking the last working day of the 107-year-old Probation Service today with a day of action highlighting their campaign to protect the probation service from privatisation
Joint union fliers are available for branches organising around the probation day of action of 30 May