(23/06/08) UNISON members in local government in England, Wales and Northern Ireland have voted by 55% to 45% for a programme of sustained strike action over a 2.45% pay offer.
The union's negotiating team, the National Joint Council committee, will now meet tomorrow to decide what action to recommend.
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Nurse elected to top lay post
(20/06/08) Sue Highton elected new president after close of UNISON conference
UNISON calls for tighter regulations on use of teaching assistants
(19/06/2008) Call aims to protect teaching assistants and pupils
UNISON learning rep awarded MBE
(17/06/2008) Newcastle learning rep recognised for contribution to skills training
Final pay offer for further education workers
Association of Colleges (AoC) makes an improved pay offer of 3.2%, or £550 - whichever is higher - from 1 October 2008
Ballot on final pay offer for Environment Agency
UNISON members to vote in a consultative ballot on this year's final pay offer
Hold tight as Ofsted steps up the pressure
Advice to help members hold tight and stand firm as action escalates in pay dispute
NHS pay ballot update
Unions representing the majority of health workers have voted to accept the three-year pay deal
Legal advice on employment
The union has specific arrangements for the provision of advice and assistance by lawyers in employment cases
Aphasia - busting the barriers
For UNISON member Pat Gallagher, the development of aphasia creates many challenges - for her and those around her
Top honours for Conwy Council back care adviser
Award acknowledges importance of the role of trainer within the home care service
A picture of health
Healthcare assistants in tomorrow's NHS, a UNISON conference on 22 July
Coming events
including UNISON's healthcare assistants conference on 22 July
Training
Activists' training in your region and nationally
Positively Public
Equal pay
Make local services count
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