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Ofsted members to strike

(09/05/08) One-day action to be followed by overtime ban

For safety’s sake

(08/05/08) Meat inspection to remain in public control

Fight for fair pay continues

(23/04/08) Birmingham council workers begin two-day strike

Report warns councils face chronic staff shortage

(21/04/08) UNISON calls for improved pay and conditions to counter workforce losses
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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

Craft Workers' Pay Claim 2008/9

(17/04/08) This circular draws to the attention of branches the pay claim for Local Government Craft and Associated Employees Joint Negotiating Committee (JNC) which was submitted on 27 March 2008. A6795.doc

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

Pay matters

A fair deal for public service workers

Recent documents

Speakers' notes: Employer's Final Offer

Speakers' notes for the 2008 Pay Claim
Link to a PowerPoint document on this sitePay Claim 2008 - Employer's Final Offer [PPT]
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Getting GOing in local government

A guide to the GO Award for UNISON learning reps and branches
Link to a PDF document on this siteGetting GOing in local government

Why meat inspection should not be privatised

UNISON briefing on the why meat inspection should not be privatised.
Link to a PDF document on this siteWhy meat inspection should not be privatised
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Write to your MP

Model letter to write to your MP asking them to oppose the privatisation of meat inspection.
Link to a PDF document on this siteWrite to your MP
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