Devolution is finally reaching the English regions. On May 4 voters get to elect the first tranche of “metro mayors”
The article Shifting the balance of power first appeared on the UNISON National...
Council's ruling Labour group pledges to introduce UNISON's Ethical Care Charter after May's council elections
The article Swansea signs up to ethical care first appeared on the UNISON National site.
Derby school support staff have voted overwhelmingly (nine to one) to accept the council’s latest offer, ending a ten-month dispute over pay and working time, says UNISON. Derby City Council had...
A new ‘bill of rights’ recommended today (Friday) by MPs for care workers to end low pay and high job turnover rates has been welcomed by UNISON. This key reform has been proposed by the Communities...
Social workers are struggling with heavy caseloads, working longer hours and going without lunch breaks, according to a survey by UNISON and Community Care magazine. Nearly half (48%) of respondents...
If you work in local government in Scotland, have your say and vote to reject this pay deal via unison.org.uk/lgscot17. And stand up for better wages for vital public services.
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Responding to Office of National Statistics figures published today (Wednesday) that show that the number of workers on zero-hours contracts has increased to 905,000, UNISON general secretary Dave...
Our parks are now under an increasing threat, as local councils find their funding being cut and then cut again
The article Our park lives are under threat first appeared on the UNISON National site.
UNISON Cymru/Wales writes to all country's councils on International Women's Day
The article Funding care can lift women workers out of poverty, Welsh councils urged first appeared on the UNISON...
UNISON welcomes government move after months of campaigning on Children and Social Work Bill (England)
The article Plans to let councils opt out of legal duties to children dropped first appeared on...