eFocus -The weekly newsletter for all activists Comments from Dave Prentis, UNISON general secretary Photo: Dave Prentis
Quotes The scandal of local government pay falling behind the rise of living costs has gone on for far too long...
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 22 October 2007
Local government pay campaign Last chance to vote in LG and PTE pay ballots!
Members covered by the current pay ballots in passenger transport executives and local government (excluding Scotland) have until 5pm on Tuesday 23 October to request a replacement ballot paper.
The ballot will close on Friday 26 October, so please encourage members to return any outstanding ballot papers urgently.
  THE WEEK

Women in no pay rip-off
(22/10/07) Gender pay gap means women work for free from 30 October every year

Brown urged to help Britain's vulnerable workers
(19/10/07) One million agency and temporary workers open to exploitation

Council tax benefits shake-up call
(17/10/07) Benefits must reach most needy, says UNISON

UNISON backs Million Meals campaign
(16/10/07) Food Trust serves up plan to boost number of children eating school dinners

  ORGANISING

Remember, remember the 3rd of November
Gearing up to the national demonstration for the NHS

Better value
A new regulation strengthens the protection of pensions for TUPE transferred staff

  IN UNISON

Vote YES to defend fair pay and conditions (England, Northern Ireland and Wales)
UNISON urges local government branches to have one last push for a 'yes' vote in the ballot for strike action

Equal Pay
Updated branch advice and negotiating guidance

LGBT conference 2007
Putting equality at the heart of our union

Up up and away
UNISON launches new travel club for members

Protecting our pensions (England and Wales)
UNISON response to consultation on extending full LGPS protection to 2020

Personalised diaries for 2008
Get your orders in now to ensure delivery by Christmas

Countdown to the climate change bill
Put your branch on the map

Communicating smarter
UNISON is rolling out a new online conference system

Coming events
Including UNISON's national housing and social care seminars

Training
Activists' training in your region

  KEY CAMPAIGNS

Positively Public
Pensions
Keep the NHS working

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