End privatisation disgrace to protect public services
Privatisation failed in the 80s, again in the 90s and it’s still failing today
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Category: local government
Activists: an inspiration at the heart of our union
General secretary Dave Prentis takes inspiration from visit to Southampton District branch
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Blog: A brilliant branch building on their many strengths
Today I saw people from different backgrounds with different talents and different skills coming together to support public service workers. These activists were professional, loyal and committed - a...
‘Think again’ UNISON tells government on LGPS plans
UNISON responds to the government consultation on proposals that would allow higher and further education employers in England to opt out of providing LGPS membership for new staff members
The...
Unions call for a 10% pay rise for local government workers
Council staff have paid a heavy price during the years of austerity
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Local Service Champions – making our communities safer
We don't always see what council workers do in our communities, but they're there, making our lives better
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Here comes summer!
June was another busy month for the union – more victories for our members, and conferences in Liverpool
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Blog: Fighting for that radical Labour government our members need
I know that our Labour Link will remain vital in fighting for our union’s politics within Labour. Influencing, convincing and fighting for that radical Labour government our members need. But it’s...
Local government services aren’t optional, but the bedrock of a caring society
Dave Prentis addressing the Local Government Association annual conference in Bournemouth today (Thursday)
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Newly elected NEC gets down to business
Local government funding and Brexit dominate debates at first business meeting
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