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Refuse and recycling top public priority for council spending, says UNISON

Awareness is mixed around what public service workers do for communities

Article on the UNISON National site.
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Queen’s Speech – public services will need ‘substantial investment’ to recover

Now isn’t the time for game playing or cheap political stunts

News, Press release on the UNISON National site.
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Chancellor’s spending pledges are a decade too late, says UNISON

Promises for services are just electioneering

News, Press release on the UNISON National site.
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The UK needs a Labour government, says UNISON

Jeremy Corbyn has set out “inspiring vision” for future

Article, News, Press release on the UNISON National site.
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Government has at last acknowledged public services are at breaking point

But voters should be wary of cynical pledges and gimmicks.

News, Press release on the UNISON National site.
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‘Your days are numbered,’ Dave Prentis tells Tories in Durham speech

‘There is an alternative‘ says general secretary as he lambasts austerity and calls for properly funded public services

News on the UNISON National site.
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UNISON launches campaign to celebrate local government workers 

New film will kickstart recognition of overlooked council staff

News, Press release on the UNISON National site.
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Tax cut for higher earners is absurd after years of austerity

Commenting on the announcement from Conservative Party leadership contender Boris Johnson that he would cut taxes for higher earners, UNISON general secretary Dave Prentis said: “Boris Johnson has confirmed he cares about the wealthy few, rather than everyone who relies on public services. A cash giveaway for the richest earners is absurd after 10 years of brutal austerity that […]

News, Press release on the UNISON National site.
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Black workers are vital to the future of our public services, says UNISON general secretary

Speaking at UNISON’s annual Black Members Conference today (Friday) in Llandudno, general secretary Dave Prentis said: “Last the NHS celebrated its 70th anniversary, yet the descendants of those that came from Africa, Asia and the Caribbean to help build it are still facing barriers.

Press release on the UNISON National site.
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An end to privatisation must be a year one priority for Labour

Opening the debate on privatisation at the Labour Party conference in Liverpool today (Tuesday), UNISON general secretary Dave Prentis

News on the UNISON National site.
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