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Local government strike ballot approved

(15/05/08) Members in England, Wales and Northern Ireland to vote on action after rejecting pay offer

Council workers seek strike ballot

(13/05/08) Steps started for industrial action ballot after members reject 2.45%

Schools minister confirms new pay body

(13/05/08) UNISON hails 'crucial step' towards fair pay for support staff

For safety’s sake

(08/05/08) Meat inspection to remain in public control
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Hostels and approved premises

Award of Probation Estates and Facilities Management contracts

(27/11/07) This circular brings branches and activists up to date on developments regarding the award of new contracts to run the Probation Estates and Facilities Management Contracts. Branches and activists are again encouraged to recruit Morrison and Mitie cleaning and catering staff in the run up to the contract award.
A6146: Circular: A6146.pdf

Morrison Hostel Contract – Results of JE Exercise

(07/11/07) Following lengthy discussions between UNISON, Morrison and NOMS, the ex-probation jobs on the Morrison hostels contract have finally been agreed. Circular prob/34/2007 contains all details.
A6064: Circular: A6064.pdf

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Probation documents

On Probation - Issue 2 Summer

UNISON's newsletter for members in the probation service. Repressing a scream. The debate over the future of probation is very much in the public domain.
Link to a PDF document on this siteOn Probation - Issue 2 Summer

Probation Newsletter Issue 1 Spring

UNISON's newsletter for members in the probation service.
Link to a PDF document on this siteProbation Newsletter Issue 1 Spring