UNISON says the government should heed a study by economic experts which warns against staging pay rises for public service workers.
Staging makes little contribution to the fight against inflation, and threatens to undermine the credibility of the pay review body process, says the Institute for Fiscal Studies.
UNISON threatens court over private patients loophole
(01/02/08) Union bids to stop foundation trusts treating increasing numbers of private patients
Argyll & Bute strike against pay cuts
(01/02/08) Council workers plan three-day stoppage over imposed Single Status package
Man to be deported after wife's death in hospital mix-up
(31/01/08) UNISON appeals to home secretary to allow member's widower to stay
Birmingham council workers set to strike over pay cuts
(30/01/08) UNISON still pushing for talks to avert industrial action
Care rationing a "travesty"
(29/01/08) UNISON slams lack of support for vulnerable elderly and disabled people in England
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Cost-effective
Local government workers in England have made good on efficiency savings of more than £4bn since 2005
Education unions submit 6% catch-up claim
Pay shortfall must be addressed, unions warn
The true cost of inflation
Cost of keeping a roof over the family's head doubles in 50 years
Connecting members
Simple steps to setting up an email address
Watching out for elder abuse
I've heard about something called World Elder Abuse Awareness Day - what is it?
Health ballot hotline opens
UNISONdirect is taking calls on the new scheme of payments for staff working unsocial hours in the NHS
Equal rights for agency workers
UNISON is stepping up attempts to secure protection from unfair treatment for UK agency and temporary workers
February is LGBT History Month!
UNISON is joinng other unions, public bodies and community groups across the UK in celebrating lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender history month
National Black Members' Conference - decisions
Full record of decisions from this year's conference, held in Glasgow last month
Coming events
Including details of the Ruskin College open day for members considering doing an MA in trade union studies
Training
Activists' training in your region and nationally
Positively Public
Equal pay
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