Council and school staff need a fair pay rise, say unions

Failure to deliver a meaningful pay rise will make recruitment and retention problems worse

News, Press release on the UNISON National site.

Housing and growth threatened by council staff shortages

Councils must be able to recruit more planning staff if communities are to get the homes, schools and services they need.

News, Press release on the UNISON National site.

Opinion: Reform could learn a lot from our local service champions

Reform councillors are going to have to get used to the triple whammy of life as a local government worker – financial cuts, staff shortages and increasing demand

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

Local government reform can’t be used as cover for job cuts

Services and staff must be protected

News, Press release on the UNISON National site.

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.