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This week an important report, by the Commission on Vulnerable Employment, will be published that exposes a hidden Britain of exploitation and abuse of nearly two million workers ... |
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Branches across England, Northern Ireland and Wales have been holding workplace meetings and ballots to find out what our members in local government think about this year's pay offer of 2.45%. Tomorrow is the last chance to have your say on pay.
Local government members in Scotland have until this Friday to decide on a 3 year offer worth 2.5% each year.
Scottish environment workers stand firm
(06/05/08) 88% vote for action short of a strike, starting on Monday
Everyday heroes
(06/05/08) Say 'thank you' to the special people who care for the UK's sick children
Food for good
(01/05/08) UNISON calls for school and hospital meals to be sourced locally
'2.5% is not enough'
Further education unions reject below-inflation pay offer
NHS pay ballot
Members working in health are being asked to vote on the proposed three-year pay deal
Funding the fight for equal pay
Why are we hearing so much about having to pay for equal pay cases?
Breast really is best
May is breastfeeding awareness month and it's the perfect time to make sure that mothers and their babies get the best support possible
National awards for school support staff
Last call for nominations
TUC Educational Trust bursaries
Funding opportunities to support members' learning
Coming events
including a national demo on 10 May calling for peace and justice for Palestine
Training
Activists' training in your region and nationally
Positively Public
Equal pay
Make local services count
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