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UNISON to launch public services manifesto

With less than a year to go to the general election, UNISON is launching its manifesto for public services

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Taking the fair pay fight onto the streets

In Nottingham, only 25% of bin wagons went out, while in Derby, 90% of refuse workers didn't go out, and three quarters of wagons stayed in the depot in Great Yarmouth. In Havering, it […]

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Solidarity across the sea

"Why should they pay while the super-rich increase their wealth year on year? We wish the striking workers success." Italian public service workers in CGIL say: "We are with you, in the European work, in […]

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Together we are strong

Across the union, UNISON members send solidarity to members on strike today

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How you can help local government members

Council and school workers on NJC pay terms in England, Wales and Northern Ireland will strike on 10 July – and you can support them

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Prentis tells UNISON that this autumn is the time to make a stand

Photo: Steve Forrest / Workers' Photos   "This autumn is where we make a stand. This far - no further." Dave Prentis drew a […]

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EPSU leader spells out the Europe we want

EPSU general secretary Jan Willem Goudriaan’s message to UNISON’s local government conference was that we could change Europe for the betterment of the majority of its people

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Local government delegates urged to get the vote out

UNISON’s local government conference kicked off in Brighton this morning, with a rallying call to activists to win a big turnout in the current ballot on pay

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Britain needs a pay rise national demonstration – 18 October

Further details have been released by the TUC for anyone wanting to attend the national demonstration – Britain needs a pay rise – on 18 October in London

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UNISON relaunches school uniform scheme

The UNISON welfare charity There for You can offer help to members on low incomes deal with the cost of school uniforms

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EPSU congress hears warning on global treaties

Delegates at the EPSU congress in Toulouse debated the threat from two global trade treaties currently being negotiated

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Speak up for libraries when you vote

Libraries services urges council voters to use their ballot on behalf of a vital statutory service

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Recruitment: Making May matter

Recruitment is the name of the game in every region over the next four weeks – what is your branch doing

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Newcastle festival combines music and campaigning

UNISON activists in Newcastle took the opportunity of the union’s annual multicultural music festival at the Easter weekend to challenge racism and myths about immigration

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Recruitment: 7 things to do this week

Make May Matter in the latest recruitment drive kicking off next week

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