Council and school staff are overdue a significant pay rise, say unions

A rise of £3,000 is needed at all pay points

News, Press release on the UNISON National site.

Devolution plans should empower councils and protect local jobs, says UNISON

After years of damaging austerity that has left councils at breaking point, investing in services and staff must be central to any reform

News, Press release on the UNISON National site.

Opinion: When young people lose their services, we all pay more

Prolonged failure to invest in children’s and youth services has created a ticking time bomb for society and the economy

Article, News on the UNISON National site.

Investment in public services vital in delivering prime minister’s vision for Britain, says UNISON

If the government is to realise its ambitious agenda, it must work with the people who will be tasked with rebuilding the country

News, Press release on the UNISON National site.
Christina McAnea, arms folded, in front of conference stage - 'Fighting for our future'

Opinion: A week from the budget, the country needs a new direction

The chancellor faces a tough task, but Rachel Reeves must show that Labour is serious about growth

Article, General Secretary's blog, News on the UNISON National site.

Council and school workers in England, Wales and Northern Ireland asked to vote on possible strike action

The local government employers should come forward with an improved pay offer.

Article, Press release on the UNISON National site.
Birmingham City Council building

Stats reveal the impact of funding cuts on local government

One story is an anecdote – the stories of millions of workers become statistics

14 years of the Tories – local government

UNISON’s national secretaries reflect on the disastrous effect of Conservative government on their sectors

Building on the Year of LGBT+ Workers

Local government delegates celebrate The Year of LGBT+ Workers and vow to ‘double commitment’ to fighting for LGBT+ rights

Article, News on the UNISON National site.

Young members are ‘the future of our union’

Local government conference in Brighton hears that more must be done to develop young activists in UNISON

Article, News on the UNISON National site.