Council must listen to public on saving services

With the revelation in today's Evening News (http://edinburghnews.scotsman.com/topstories/Big-backing-for-higher-council.6558389.jp ) that 7 out of 10 of Edinburgh residents would rather pay more in tax than lose services, UNISON has called on the Council to listen to the public properly and abandon the 'fixed' consultation.

There is an alternative

There is an alternative UNISON regions and branches mounted a series of individual and joint union events across the country on yesterday's ETUC day of action against austerity cuts. http://www.unison.org.uk/news/news_view.asp?did=6363

Solid start to General Strike in Spain‏

Solid start to General Strike in Spain‏ reports UNISONActive

UNISON Scotland: ‘Fat cat’ bankers should tighten their belts – not the public

UNISON Scotland: ‘Fat cat’ bankers should tighten their belts – not...: "‘Fat cat’ bankers should be forced to tighten their belts, not the public - that’s the message from UNISON Scotland. To mark the European ..."

Why let the truth get in the way of investigative journalism?‏

Why let the truth get in the way of investigative journalism?‏ Link to post from UNISONActive in response to last night's hatchet job on unions by the 'Dispatches' programme.

We don't need cuts - tell a pal

We don't need these cuts. There is a Better Way. Spread the word and 'Tell a Pal'
You can email, use Hotmail or Gmail and share on facebook, twitter and many others. Help put out the message for public services.

PAY CONSULTATION

Stewards will be holding meeting to consult members on the Employers' imposition of 0.65% this year with a pay freeze for the following two years. You can make your views known at these meetings or you can respond online by clicking here. We need all responses by 1 October.

Check out the website for full details http://www.unison-edinburgh.org.uk/

THE DANGERS OF PRIVATISING SERVICES

As Connaught's administrators try to get services brought back in house, questions are asked about the firms accountancy methods. This firm had passed Edinburgh's finance checks! Click here for our bulletin
see more on the unofficial UNISONActive blog

Check out the website for full details http://www.unison-edinburgh.org.uk/