Pay & Conditions
March and Rally to defend Public Services in Taunton on 6 November 2010.
See the photos taken by Dave Orr.
Just what does the Guardian think trade unions are for?
Jeremy Browne MP - member of the coilition government thinks Somerset County Council cuts are unnecessary
Read the excellent speech made by 18 year old Rob Thompson at the rally on 6 November 2010
One in Four - Press release from UNISON South West
The real impact of Budget 2010 - Read the briefing paper which is part of an ongoing research project for the TUC and UNISON, looking at the distribution of public spending in the UK.
25,000 public workers to be axed
Where will we work "companies still attach a stigma to public sector workers' skills and abilities" - Read the article in the Telegraph
Read the Sunday Times articleUnison's response
The employers have offered nothing!!
Read details of the 2010 pay claim
Dexter Whitfield Director, European Services Strategy Unit, has written a book called Global Auction of Public Assets which makes a very interesting read for anyone working in the public sector. Read some reviews
TUC national demonstration against the cuts to take place in London next March