A Norwich librarian has gained national recognition for her exceptional work in delivering council services, UNISON has announced today. Jo Foster-Murdoch is one of two runners-up for the union’s local service champions awards, which celebrate the incredible difference council staff make to the lives of people in their area. Jo was chosen for the support […]
UNISON general secretary Christina McAnea is to visit Ipswich later this week as council and school support staff vote on whether to strike over pay. Christina McAnea will speak at a rally on Friday outside Suffolk County Council headquarters Endeavour House as local government workers call for a pay rise of 2% above inflation. Staff […]
UNISON sets the record straight after hundreds of workers’ holiday pay was miscalculated by Bolton council
Nearly 25,000 council and school support staff across the East of England will begin voting today on whether to strike over pay, says UNISON. The wage offer made by employers to local government staff is nowhere near what’s needed to meet rising prices during the cost of living crisis, says the union. UNISON had called […]
The ballot runs from 23 May to 4 July 2023 and covers tens of thousands of council and school workers in the region.
In fact, it represents another attempt at managed decline of the pay and standards in local government. Workers are dedicated to supporting their communities, but they’re overworked and […]
More than a third of a million council and school support staff across England and Wales will begin voting today (Tuesday) on whether to strike over pay.
UNISON is recognising unsung heroes for their contribution to the community
They don’t do it for the prestige, they do it for the difference they can make to people’s lives, every day – its time to recognise their superhuman efforts
Care workers, crossing wardens, librarians and refuse workers – they’re among the unsung heroes today (Thursday) being recognised for their role in our communities.
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.
From Rother to Reigate, UNISON members are saying they refuse to be left behind on pay
Over 87% of UNISON members reject ‘inadequate’ pay offer and vote to move to a formal strike ballot
After a decade of campaigning, UNISON has secured up to £2,000 for workers over historic pay inequality
Commenting on the pay offer for 2023/24 made to council and school staff by employers, UNISON head of local government Mike Short said today (Wednesday): “Without investment in the workforce, there’ll be no public services. “Council and school staff are caring for the most vulnerable, educating future generations, and keeping the local environment safe and clean. “These […]
