If for many, 2015 will be the most important General Election in a generation, for those delivering or dependent on public services, it will be the most important election in our lives. The politics of Austerity, not yet half way…
Today UNISON branches from across the country are meeting to find a new way forward and a new agreement on pay. This is what we are hoping to achieve: 1: We believe that lay officials, members of UNISON elected by…
We are moving this composite because recent pay negotiations have left us looking timid. Left us looking weak. In our country, with a Tory Government, with a Tory dominated Local Government Association and with a Tory loving press, looking weak…
By now we have all had chance to read and digest the report ‘NJC Pay – Progressing Conference Motions’ which was sent to branches. In many ways we welcome this kind of document. It is good to see the work…
We have submitted this motion because we believe that it is important that we are straight with our members. Since 2004 our pay has fallen in real terms continuously. We are all worse off. But over years of campaigning there…
This composite motion is all about our union being more democratic. Taking industrial action is a big decision. Our members expect us to tell them the issues clearly and consult them fully. And its right that branches carry out that…
On Tuesday our special local government conference will be debating the composite motion “Future Pay Consultation Protocols”. Cancelling the strike in October caused widespread anger, disillusionment and disunity. Lets be clear. We requisitioned this conference with the best intentions. It…
Members often ask what the definition of Black is, sometimes for example, when deciding whether or not to become involved in a Black Members’ Self Organised Group, a support network for Black UNISON members. One of the actions the National…
There is to be a rally by the English Defence League in Manchester on Saturday 7th March. Whilst that organisation has seen splits (you can only have one leader) and reduced support it is still appalling that they can bring…
WOMEN MAKING THINGS HAPPEN In the five years that the Coalition Government has been in power, women and families have born the brunt of their so-called ‘austerity’ cuts. In the run up to what is the most important general election…