Conference hears how young workers are often denied training because of austerity, yet this will mean a skills shortage in the future
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Conference hears government claims of record employment disguise continuing attacks on secure, properly paid jobs in the name of private profit
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Nationalising the retail arms of the big six energy firms would significantly boost the UK’s bid to become carbon neutral by 2050, says UNISON in a report published today (Monday). Power to the...
From campaigning around pay to fairness for apprenticeships, local government delegates discussed a wide range of issues this afternoon
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Conference calls for support for workers and activists facing mental health issues
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Housing is out of reach for public service workers, declares local government conference
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Goalkeeping giant who now works with troubled youngsters addresses local government conference
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Merseytravel chair tells conference of problems for sector – and points to the public solutions
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Local government pledges continued campaign against privatisation and deregulation of meat hygiene service
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Environment Agency staff take industrial action after seeing a 20% drop in pay over the last decade
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