Probation service is not fit for purpose
Commenting on the report Transforming Rehabilitation published today (Friday) by the Justice Select Committee, UNISON national officer for probation Ben Priestley said: “This shows the government’s...
Category: probation
UNISON and Napo probation workers in day of protest over pay
Ministers bailed out the failing privatised companies to the tune of £342m. Yet they can’t find a penny to increase pay for probation staff.
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Privatising overnight supervision in probation hostels risks public safety
With this dangerous experiment, ministers are gambling with public safety
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‘Now is the time to win for our members’
UNISON general secretary speaks at union's police and justice service group conference
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Delegates highlight danger of further privatisation in probation
The National Probation Service has proposed extending the use of private providers in approved premises
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Delegates highlight changes to probation service negotiation
Police and justice conference debates the changing nature of negotiation
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Welsh probation services threatened
Uncertain future for Wales Community Rehabilitation Centre staff after plans announced to cut finances by 40%
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Probation staff taking action short of strike
Probation workers are taking action short of strike between now and 2 October
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Probation staff set for second strike in England and Wales
Employers walk away from ACAS talks - prompting new strike action on 14 September
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Probation members prepare for action ballot in Sodexo companies
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
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