Six weeks notice. Deliver a parliamentary election. No ifs, buts or maybes. Jacqui Andrews from Dorset Council explains the teams and the work underpinning our democracy
local government
Local authorities need sustained funding if services and jobs are to be saved
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
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