Southwark Council has become the latest local authority in the capital to sign up to UNISON’s anti-racism charter yesterday (Monday). The charter was signed by Councillor Kieron Williams – leader of the council, Althea Loderick – chief executive, Jo Galloway – regional secretary and Southwark branch secretary April Ashley. The charter, which aims to tackle […]
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Barking and Dagenham Council signs up to UNISON’s anti-racism charter Barking and Dagenham Council has become the latest local authority in the capital to sign up to UNISON’s anti-racism charter today (Wednesday) The charter, which aims to tackle racism in the public sector, commits organisations and their leaders to having a clear and visible race […]
London Regional Secretary Jo Galloway visited the striking Barnet mental health social workers on their twelfth day of action. Mental health social workers employed by Barnet Council, have taken over twelve days of strike action in a row over staffing levels and a market supplement payment. The service, staff say, is facing chronic staffing issues, […]
Mental health social workers striking over unfair pay, says UNISON Mental health social workers employed by Barnet Council, have taken over nine days of strike action in a row over staffing levels and a market supplement payment. The service, staff say, is facing chronic staffing issues, with the waiting list to be seen now up to 15 […]
Local government staff keep communities safe, clean and accessible, yet there is often little or no recognition for your hard work.
Merton Council is the latest local authority to adopt UNISON’s ethical care charter in a signing ceremony taking place today. The charter was signed by UNISON’s general secretary Christina McAnea, Merton Council leader councillor Ross Garrod, councillor Peter McCabe cabinet member for health and social care, and John Morgan executive director of adult social care. […]
Wednesday 20 September For immediate release Victory for Camden traffic wardens in long-running pay battle, says UNISON Camden traffic wardens are celebrating after securing a pay boost in their long-running dispute with NSL, Camden Council’s private contractor, says UNISON today (Wednesday). More than 100 workers took 59 days of strike action in their battle to […]
Porters and cleaners at Epsom & St Helier NHS Trust demand equal treatment and fair pay
‘We now have the absurd situation of government departments ringing schools days before term begins, telling them to prepare for potential building closures’
Company top boss gets 60% pay rise but says union claim is too high