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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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Youth and community workers

UNISON represents more than 15,000 members in youth and community work. We know that youth and community services offer a vital way for young people to grow and tackle the challenges of approaching adulthood. They also form an essential part of local council's strategies for tackling poverty, inequality and the causes of crime.

2008 Pay and Conditions Submission to the JNC for Youth and Community Workers' Staff Side Claim

The 2008 pay claim for Youth and Community Workers was submitted to the Employers on 15 April 2008. The Staff Side agreed to submit the claim earlier this year to enable the employers to consult their constituent authorities and respond at the JNC scheduled for 26 June. Two further dates have been set for JNC meetings to continue pay negotiations if necessary, before the pay anniversary date of 1 September.

Information request to branches

(21/04/08) We are asking branches for information on local pay arrangements for youth and community workers.
A6819: Circular: A6819.pdf

Pay settlement 2007

(21/04/08) Details of the 2007 JNC pay settlement for Youth and Community Workers and the establishment of a JNC Working Group on pay for 2008. Branches are asked to ensure employers respond to the joint survey being conducted by the JNC on pay and staff numbers.
A6820: Circular: A6820.pdf

Pay Claim for 2008/9

(21/04/08) Suggested options for the JNC pay claim for 2008/9, as proposed by UNISON’s National Youth and Community Committee.
A6822: Circular: A6822.pdf

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CONTACT DETAILS
• 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
London WC1H 9AJ
localgovernment@unison.co.uk

Pay matters

A fair deal for public service workers

The national officer responsible for youth and community workers at UNISON head office is Gill Archer.
• To join our national mailing network of youth and community workers email the assistant national officer, Marian Jeffrey: m.jeffrey@unison.co.uk


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]
Link to a PDF document on this siteSpeakers' notes: Employer's Final Offer

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
Link to a document on this siteOnline HTML version

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
Link to a document on this siteOnline HTML version