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Local government

National news

Scottish council workers strike for a fair deal

(20/08/08)150,000 staff walk out in protest at below-inflation pay offer

Pay cut 'a disgrace'

(20/08/08) UNISON chief joins Scottish local government workers on strike rally

All out for Scottish strike

(15/08/08) 200,000 council workers to down tools on 20 August

Unions and employers agree way forward

(13/08/08) Local government talks for England, Wales and NI to continue on 22 August
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Efficiency reviews

Delivering Efficiencies - A Guide for Branches

(10/04/07) The Local Government Service Group has produced a new guide which advises branches on the best ways to deal with the impact of the Efficiency Reviews in their Authorities. Download it here

UNISON Scotland Guide to the Public Private Partnerships Protocol

You can download guidance on the joint STUC / Scottish Executive agreement here

Strategic Service Delivery Partnerships Toolkit

(18/04/07) Download negotiating guidance for dealing with majoy contracting-out proposals here

UNISON guide to Negotiating Staff Transfers

(18/04/07) Information on transfers, TUPE-plus arrangements and alternatives to transfers is available here

Organising around Efficiency Reviews

(18/04/07) download concise guidance on practical responses to efficiency reviews here

Information on Offshoring

You can download a report and guidance on the transfer of jobs abroad here

Negotiating and Campaigning with the Freedom of Information Acts

(18/04/07) The Freedom of Information Act is a valuable resource for getting information from public organisations. Download a guide on how to use the Act here

Best Value Code of Practice guidance

(30/07/03) UNISON's campaign to end the two-tier workforce has received a major boost with the government announcing new measures to be included in a Best Value Code of Practice covering local authorities in England. From 13 March 2003, the Best Value Code of Practice must be written into all new and retendered contracts between local authorities and private, community or voluntary contractors in England.

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• The UNISON national secretary for local government is Heather Wakefield.
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Strike for fair pay
Recent documents

Pay campaign newsletter: 15 August

NJC negotiations update - for branches in England, Northern Ireland and Wales
Link to a PDF document on this sitePay campaign newsletter: 15 August

Model letters: NJC pay talks

Make sure your representatives hear your side of the story
Link to a document on this siteModel letter for councillors
Link to a document on this siteModel letter for MPs

Recruitment leaflet

Sets out why local government workers should join UNISON today - includes an application form
Link to a PDF document on this siteRecruitment leaflet

Pay campaign newsletter: 25 July

All the latest on the local government pay campaign - for branches in England, Northern Ireland and Wales
Link to a PDF document on this sitePay campaign newsletter: 25 July