Local government
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 jonathan Hoskin or telephone 020 75511 261.
The 
Local Government Employers Organisation has some interesting webpages on craft workers.
Craftworkers' pay claim rejection
(9/6/10) The employers have been unable to make an offer on pay due to ‘unaffordability’. Circular (LG/32/2010) highlights the employers’ response to the JNC Trade Union Side 2010 Pay and Conditions Claim.Craft Workers Pay Settlement for 2009/10
Craft Workers will receive increases of between 1 - 1.25% on pay and 1% on allowances for 2009/10.Spring Edition of Craft Matters
The edition includes articles on higher education and local government, apprenticeships, health and safety, equality and the national minimum wage.Pay rates for craft and associated employees
Pay for craft & associated employees from the pay week including 1 April 2008.Circular and update - New pay rates and associated increases
Joint Negotiating Committee for Local Authority Craft & Associated Employees - Circular and circular update concerning branches on the Local Authority Craft and associated employees pay settlement for 2008/9. Branches are asked to bring it to the attention of their craft members.< Back | More >
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Framework Agreements (in procurement)
This guidance explains how framework agreements are used in procurement, and how to combat potential dangers.
Framework Agreements (in procurement)
The value of trade union involvement to service delivery: A report for UNISON by APSE
This interesting and useful research shows why it is critical to fully involve trade unions in major service changes.The value of trade union involvement to service delivery: A report for UNISON by APSE
Double Standards - The Current Position on NJC Pay
This circular brings branches up to date with the Con Dem position on public sector pay, the LGA response and what we know local authorities have really put aside for cost of living increases (following a Freedom of Information request). Branches are asked to keep up the pressure on councilors and MPs for negotiations to deliver a pay rise.Double Standards - The Current Position on NJC Pay
Council Finances: a guide for negotiators (England)
It has never been more important for branches to understand council finance. Guides are being produced for each of the devolved nations. This guide has been written to help branches and activists in England to understand the council’s finances and why council tax freezes and cuts are a bad idea, so that you can argue with your employers and elected representatives for alternatives to cuts and redundancies from a position of knowledge and strength.Council Finances: a guide for negotiators (England)
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