Years of wrecking ball austerity have left local services in a perilous state
Press release on the UNISON National
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115 MPs sign UNISON letter to Philip Hammond
Article, News on the UNISON National
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The government must reverse its cuts to universal credit so that workers are allowed to keep more of the money they earn every month, says UNISON today (Thursday). Millions of workers on the minimum wage will only see a fraction of any increase, says the union, unless their monthly work allowance goes up too. This […]
Press release on the UNISON National
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The budget was another opportunity for Philip Hammond and Theresa May to show they had understood the anger caused by their government, and a nation’s fear of what impact their attacks are having on communities and future generations. It was an opportunity they didn’t deserve. It was an opportunity they squandered.
General Secretary's blog, News on the UNISON National
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There’s no actual money on the table
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Governments should not be afraid to make the case for higher taxes to pay for the investment in pay, services and infrastructure our country needs. A higher rate of income tax for those who can most afford it would be a sensible and rational start.
General Secretary's blog, News on the UNISON National
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The council is backing UNISON’s campaigns on ending the public sector pay cap and promoting dignity in social care
News, Press release on the UNISON National
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The government must make the right choice, after so many years of making the wrong choices.
General Secretary's blog, News on the UNISON National
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Local government workers are the lowest paid in the public sector. This pay rise is affordable and long overdue.
News, Press release on the UNISON National
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NHS employees as a whole are struggling to survive on just their basic pay.
News, Press release on the UNISON National
site.