An independent report has raised serious concerns about Derbyshire County Council proposals to set up a new company to provide cleaning and maintenance services to its buildings and schools in Derbyshire. Under the plan, around 900 council staff would transfer to the new joint venture company Vertas (Derbyshire) Ltd. It is being set up with […]
Magda Lezama is a senior council engineer, a rambler, a wine enthusiast, a single mum and a UNISON activist
UNISON members share their experiences of what the local government cuts have meant for library services where they live and work
As a refuse collector, social distancing is impossible. So how are local government workers like Christian managing during COVID-19?
UNISON has shown the true value of union membership through the campaigning and representation of our members. Last year we celebrated 25 years of UNISON and we announced that not only are we the biggest public sector trade union – but the biggest overall union in the UK.
UNISON is leading the fight for teaching assistants currently under threat of dismissal and re-engagement by Durham County Council. Dave Prentis, General Secretary of UNISON, has given a personal commitment to UNISON members to support them all in the face of this attack. Dave will be speaking at a rally which is taking place on: […]
The three unions have now called on the local government employers to think again and come up with a better offer so talks can continue as soon as possible.
After a decade of campaigning, UNISON has secured up to £2,000 for workers over historic pay inequality
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.
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.
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.
Council staff will strike on 18 and 19 October after being offered a pay increase of just 1.3% in 2022
Following detailed talks, UNISON has secured an agreement that will see wage increases for most staff providing waste services at the council
Ministers need to urgently agree a package of support for Slough and all local authorities
UNISON campaign sees council significantly change direction and pledge no compulsory redundancies
