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Local government

National news

Strike warning

(02/09/08) Further action in Scotland 'inevitable'

The way forward for local government

(01/09/08) Framework agreed for further discussions

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
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Craftworkers

UNISON has 20,000 members across the public services who are craftworkers. Craftworkers are often unseen and undervalued. The role they play in the smooth and safe running of any organisation is pivotal. Estates management and maintenance are a core element of any organisation impacting on users, staff, customers image and service delivery.

UNISON's local government unit holds an annual national meeting and has craft members on national committees representing the views of craftworkers around the country. We also produce a cross service group newsletter called Craft Matters. Copies are available from your branch secretary.

Additionally we issue regular bulletins to craft members and we have a e mail and craft contact list. If you would to be part of this please email Marilyn Bailey or telephone 020 7551 1789.

The Link to an external websiteLocal Government Employers Organisation has some interesting webpages on craft workers.

Craftworkers’ pay claim 2008/9

(29/04/08) Craft unions considering response from employers

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CONTACT DETAILS
• For urgent help and advice at work to go Help at Work
• The UNISON national secretary for local government is Heather Wakefield.
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localgovernment@unison.co.uk

Strike for fair pay
Recent documents

Pay campaign newsletter: 2 September

NJC negotiations update - for branches in England, Northern Ireland and Wales
Link to a PDF document on this sitePay campaign newsletter: 2 September

ISA - UNISON member briefing

The Independent Safeguarding Authority (ISA) is a new public body which has been created to help prevent unsuitable people from working with children and vulnerable adults. From October 2009, all individuals working or volunteering with vulnerable adults or children will be required to register with the ISA. Briefing for UNISON members.
Link to a PDF document on this siteISA - UNISON member briefing

ISA - Parliamentary briefing

Briefing highlighting some of UNISON’s concerns surrounding the introduction of the new Independent Safeguarding Authority scheme.
Link to a PDF document on this siteISA - Parliamentary briefing

ISA - UNISON policy paper

UNISON supports many of the government’s directions to deliver consistency across the regulators and improve public protection and confidence. The new Independent Safeguarding Authority (ISA) scheme, coming into force in October 2009, has major implications for UNISON members.
Link to a PDF document on this siteISA - UNISON policy paper