"Don't pick a fight with UNISON members," general secretary Dave Prentis has warned, rejecting the government's 2% pay limit for public-sector workers.
UNISON's current pay claims for local government workers throughout the UK are for one-year deals, designed to make up lost ground, protect against future inflation and boost the minimum wage.
Union wins £7.50 minimum wage
(21/01/08) Kingston University support staff will see pay rise on 1 February
Former employers pay up for asbestosis
(21/01/08) 79 year old UNISON ex-joiner wins compensation of £25,000
A vital resource needs resourcing
Police community support officers are a key part of keeping our streets safe - and a key part of the union
Negotiating time for learning
I've recently heard something about negotiating learning agreements - but what is a learning agreement?
Trustee elections 2008
UNISON Welfare's Board of Trustees is seeking to recruit six new non-NEC members
Help us secure a better deal for agency workers
Ask your MP to support the new agency and temporary workers private member's bill
Local Government Conference 2008
The Conference Bulletin and other supporting documents are now available, including important information on using UNISON's new online conference system to register and submit motions for this event
National young members' weekend 2008
Are any young members in your branch interested in attending? They need to register their interest now
Guidance on year-end audit procedures
Information for honorary branch auditors from UNISON's chief internal auditor, John Nagle
Coming events
Including UNISON's national employment law courses for 2008
Training
Activists' training in your region
Positively Public
Equal pay
Keep the NHS working
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