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Save Suffolk’s Services march and rally

Date
8 June 2024 10:30am–1:00pm
Location
Wolsey Theatre car park 5 Chapman Ln, Ipswich IP1 9SA

Suffolk County Council wants to make £65 million of cuts over the next two years, shedding 350 jobs. UNISON says our communities can’t take this and is leading the fight against the attacks on Suffolk’s services. Join the march and rally in Ipswich. Gather at the Wolsey Theatre from 10.30am before a march to the […]

Event on the UNISON Eastern site.

Havering Council must rethink its proposed library closures, says UNISON

 UNISON says the libraries under threat are crucial lifelines for many residents, as they provide books, access to computers, educational resources but also safe […]

News on the UNISON Greater London site.

Become a pay champion in your council or school

Care workers, refuse collectors, social workers, teaching assistants, community workers, street cleaners and so many others go above and beyond every single day. Local government staff keep communities safe, clean and accessible, yet there is often little or no recognition for your hard work. With the cost-of-living skyrocketing to new highs every day, it’s time […]

Article, News on the UNISON Eastern site.

Council and school pay – what’s happening?

Date
29 April 2024 1:00pm–2:00pm
Location
Online

Local council and school staff provide essential public services but are struggling with the cost of living after years of sub-par pay rises. UNISON members are fighting for a pay rise that undoes years of austerity. Find out what’s happening at our webinar with UNISON Eastern regional organisers Winston and Shane. Come along and stand […]

Event on the UNISON Eastern site.

Council and school pay – what’s happening?

Date
2 May 2024 1:00pm–2:00pm
Location
Online

Local council and school staff provide essential public services but are struggling with the cost of living after years of sub-par pay rises. UNISON members are fighting for a pay rise that undoes years of austerity. Find out what’s happening at our webinar with UNISON Eastern regional organisers Winston and Shane. Come along and stand […]

Event on the UNISON Eastern site.

UNISON opinion: Why councils are on the brink – and how they can be pulled back

That is why UNISON is prioritising our campaign for better local government. We are calling for local […]

Article, Blogs on the UNISON National site.

Local Government Committee

Date
11 December 2024 11:30am–1:30pm
Location
Hybrid

The Regional Local Government Committee represents members across the regional service group and helps to develop campaigns and inform UNISON policy on behalf of Local Government workers.

Event on the UNISON South East site.

Local Government Committee AGM 2024

Date
18 – 19 October 2024
Location
TBC

The Regional Local Government Committee represents members across the regional service group and helps to develop campaigns and inform UNISON policy on behalf of Local Government workers.

Event on the UNISON South East site.

Local Government Committee

Date
11 July 2024 11:30am–1:30pm
Location
Hybrid

The Regional Local Government Committee represents members across the regional service group and helps to develop campaigns and inform UNISON policy on behalf of Local Government workers.

Event on the UNISON South East site.

Local Government Committee

Date
15 April 2024 11:30am–1:30pm
Location
Hybrid

The Regional Local Government Committee represents members across the regional service group and helps to develop campaigns and inform UNISON policy on behalf of Local Government workers.

Event on the UNISON South East site.

Unions must be part of negotiations over Derbyshire council cuts

UNISON East Midlands regional organiser Dave Ratchford said: “The council’s claims of a shortfall conveniently ignore a huge increase in spending on […]

Article, News on the UNISON East Midlands site.

UNISON sets out plans to protect staff and services in Bradford

The union says analysis by the Institute for Fiscal Studies (IFS) showed less money is spent per head in West Yorkshire than in London. This […]

Uncategorized on the UNISON Yorkshire & Humberside site.

Job cuts at Essex councils spell disaster for local communities

Essex residents will be hit hard by plans to slash nearly 100 council jobs, UNISON warns today. Redundancy notices were served at Thurrock Council today, with 19 jobs slated to go in the first round of cuts, a week after Southend Council revealed plans to lose 80 jobs. Thurrock is looking to make £18 million […]

News, Press release on the UNISON Eastern site.

Suffolk County Council cuts ‘take services past breaking point’

Suffolk County Council has announced plans to make £65 million in spending cuts, including lopping £11m off the staffing budget, it revealed today. Responding to the news, UNISON Suffolk County branch secretary Neil Bland said: “Councils have spent the last decade slashing spending to the bone, cuts on this scale will take services in Suffolk past […]

Article, News on the UNISON Eastern site.

Efforts to save money in Bradford will have a big impact on the community, warns UNISON

UNISON says Bradford, and other local councils across the country, are in such a perilous financial position due to […]

Uncategorized on the UNISON Yorkshire & Humberside site.