Everyone knows why councils are on the brink of bankruptcy – a massive 41% cut in government funding over a decade, while demand for services has grown. But there is an alternative for a sustainable future for the local services we all rely on
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Four more local authorities will be affected in second wave of action over pay
This week sees Champions Day, when UNISON recognises the local government workforce
Marcia Lewis had worked for Caerphilly Council for more than 20 years, when she suddenly faced the prospect of being fired and rehired. With UNISON’s support, she challenged her employer and won – making a difference for thousands of her colleagues
Join us this evening for an online rally, as we build for action on pay in Scottish schools
UNISON research reveals the levels of underfunding in local government
UNISON sets the record straight after hundreds of workers’ holiday pay was miscalculated by Bolton council
I know it’s a difficult decision to vote to take action and be prepared to lose a day’s pay, but we’ve won through strike action before, and I have every confidence we can do it again
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