‘Hands off our pensions!’
“Today, as general secretary of UNISON, I give formal notice to 9,000 employers that we are balloting for action,” declared Dave Prentis when he opened the TUC debate on pensions this morning.
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Public sector pension talks jeopardised by naïve playground tactics
UNISON General Secretary, Dave Prentis, today rounded on Government ministers for putting public sector pension talks in “jeopardy” by their ”naïve tactics” and apparent lack of negotiating skills. And called on them to abandon the playground games and get serious.
Continue ReadingGet ready for action: update your details online
UNISON has launched a new online service to allow you to check your membership details are correct and to update them if necessary. When times are tough, it’s more important than ever that UNISON can contact you – and your branch members – if we need to. In April, UNISON’s national executive council declared that […]
Continue ReadingEric Roberts re-elected to NEC
Eric Roberts has been re-elected to the National Executive Council (NEC) and will take office immediately following the end of the National Delegate Conference 2011. The term of office will run until the end of National Delegate Conference 2013. The NEC decides on issues and campaigns between conferences and works with UNISON staff to support […]
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LONDON AMBULANCE SERVICE AT RISK
Remember what Cameron said before the election? He said that the NHS would not be cut in real terms, that no ‘front line’ staff would go.
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Ken condemns London Ambulance Service cuts
Today the London Ambulance Service confirmed 890 jobs are being cut, including 560 front-line posts. Ken Livingstone said: “One year ago David Cameron promised Londoners, ‘I will protect front-line services’. Today the London Ambulance Service are saying that 890 jobs are to go including, by their own estimate, 560 front-line posts. London’s NHS feels like […]
Continue Reading2011 UNISON National Executive Council Elections
The 2011 NEC election ballot opens on Monday 11th April and closes on 13th May. Ballot papers will be sent to members home address.
Continue ReadingTHE NHS IS NOT FOR SALE
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