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Elliot Foundation agrees to the living wage

UNISON has welcomed the board’s decision to implement the living wage from the new school term in September 2014. The decision will benefit staff in the 16 primary […]

Article on the UNISON National site.

Speak up for libraries when you vote

Libraries services urges council voters to use their ballot on behalf of a vital statutory service

Article on the UNISON National site.

Recruitment: 7 things to do this week

Make May Matter in the latest recruitment drive kicking off next week

Article on the UNISON National site.

UNISON urges government to stop stalling over pension protections

Local government pension scheme will not be able to function after 1 April, without agreed protections

Article on the UNISON National site.

New materials to support our local government pay campaign

New leaflet and film available as well as online campaign to sign up to (England, Wales and Norethern Ireland)

Article on the UNISON National site.

Youth and community members vote to accept 1% pay offer

Next focus will be on strong pay campaign for next year

Article on the UNISON National site.

Wolverhampton council members to discuss strike

As council plans to axe 1,000 jobs, UNISON members will meet to discuss strike action

Article on the UNISON National site.

Paltry college pay offer accepted, reluctantly

UNISON reluctantly accepts 0.7% – and living wage – in English further education colleges after consulting branches

Article on the UNISON National site.

Underemployment is ‘plaguing the country and stifling economic growth’

Warning from UNISON West Midlands regional secretary Ravi Subramanian

Article on the UNISON National site.

UNISON comments on Mid Staffs review

Presss release: UNISON comment on Mid Staffordshire NHS trust special administrators review, and pledges to complie recommendations in the best interest of patients, staff and community for continued consultation

Article on the UNISON National site.

UNISON responds to another rise in regional unemployment

Another 15,000 jobs have been ‘washed away’, adding to the misery of those marooned in long-term unemployment, says Ravi Subramanian

Article on the UNISON National site.

Planning starts for 29 September

999 – answer the call for your NHS outside the Conservative party conference in Manchester on 29 September

Article on the UNISON National site.

Spending review – UNISON West Midlands reaction

  "Last month the West Midlands saw another rise in unemployment up to 249,000 people, the second highest regional figure in the […]

Article on the UNISON National site.

Living wage is the new minimum wage at University of Wolverhampton

UNISON campaigning pays off with unveiling of living wage plaque at the University of Wolverhampton

Article on the UNISON National site.

UNISON lobbies council over child home closure

Private partner accused of ‘steamrolling’ plans that would be ‘greatly detrimental’ to vulnerable children

Article on the UNISON National site.