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10 December 2007

Unions gear up for co-ordinated campaign
UNISON's national executive committee has laid down a warning on public sector pay, pledging to put the union at the heart of a campaign designed to win decent pay for those delivering public services.
The commitment comes in the face of the government's comprehensive spending review, which proposes pay rises limited to just 2% over the next three years.

THE WEEK

Unions vow to fight on
(07/12/07) Campaign to protect vulnerable workers will continue

Council budget-cut pay warning
(07/12/07) Members won't settle for a below-inflation pay rise next year, cautions UNISON, after 'tight' local government settlement

ORGANISING

Making migrant workers welcome
What is UNISON's new strategy for "migrant workers" in the UK?

Living - and learning - again
One UNISON member in Blackpool has been able to use her own traumatic experiences to help others step out on to the union learning road

IN UNISON

Local government pay claim for 2008/09 (England, Northern Ireland, Wales)
Do you agree with UNISON's proposal to ask for a 6% pay rise next year? The NJC wants to know

Show racism the red card
Support this year's presidential project

Your pension fund can help the Burmese people
Take part in a global campaign to help the Burmese people achieve democracy

National activist training
UNISON's programme of employment law courses for 2008 is now available

Get your nominations in
Opportunity for local government workers to shine

Do you have a lot to give?
UNISON Welfare is looking for six new trustees to take office in the spring

Branch welfare officer training 2008
All the course dates and details in one place

Interim increase in mileage rates (England only)
UNISON has secured 10% more in car mileage rates for NHS workers

Coming events
Including the dates and venues for all UNISON conferences in 2008

Training
Activists' training in your region

KEY CAMPAIGNS

Positively Public
Equal pay
Keep the NHS working

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