2019 Local Government Conference

The government needs to ‘sling their hook’

Local government delegates agree it's essential to get rid of the Conservative government in order to save our services The article The government needs to ‘sling their hook’ first appeared on the...

Brazilian union leader inspires conference

Local government union leader tells delegates about the fight back against the far right The article Brazilian union leader inspires conference first appeared on the UNISON National site.

Public money for public housing

Councils need support to rebuild their capacity to meet the country's housing needs The article Public money for public housing first appeared on the UNISON National site.

With you from the cradle to the grave

‘We are an essential part of our communities,” local government conference hears as it backs new national campaign to promote local service champions The article With you from the cradle to the...

Health, safety and welfare produce multiple concerns

Local government delegates hear horror stories as they debate motions on stress, hot-desking and disability leave The article Health, safety and welfare produce multiple concerns first appeared on...

Young workers yearning for training

Conference hears how young workers are often denied training because of austerity, yet this will mean a skills shortage in the future The article Young workers yearning for training first appeared...

The dread and pain of zero-hours contracts

Conference hears government claims of record employment disguise continuing attacks on secure, properly paid jobs in the name of private profit The article The dread and pain of zero-hours contracts...

Delegates debate measures to support our local service champions

From campaigning around pay to fairness for apprenticeships, local government delegates discussed a wide range of issues this afternoon The article Delegates debate measures to support our local...

Local government workers can’t afford to live in the towns they serve

Housing is out of reach for public service workers, declares local government conference The article Local government workers can’t afford to live in the towns they serve first appeared on the...

Neville Southall: ‘being a union rep is the best thing you can do’

Goalkeeping giant who now works with troubled youngsters addresses local government conference The article Neville Southall: ‘being a union rep is the best thing you can do’ first...