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Budget lobby 09.00 Thursday 22 Feb, City Chambers

Lobby against the silent slaughter of council services. Despite the spin, the truth is that council services are being cut again

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Budget: Scottish government can’t escape blame for cuts

As Edinburgh council announces budget plans, UNISON, the largest union in the council, is warning that the effect of year

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Councillors must protect services and redress pay cuts

UNISON deputation to Edinburgh Council Finance and Resources Committee on Thursday 08/02/18, led by branch secretary Tom Connolly. Impact of

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Budget 2018/19 Damaging impact of unfair council cuts

UNISON branches are campaigning hard against looming council budget cuts that will see more jobs lost and increasing damage to

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Unions submit local government 2018 pay claim

Trade unions representing local government workers across Scotland (UNISON, Unite and GMB) have submitted their pay claim to local government

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Janitors Review Update: Talks continue on 18 January

The final review model was due to be discussed with the unions on Thursday 11 January. However, following recent meetings

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Morning Star: A £1 tourist tax could help mitigate the cuts

Fundamental political change at Holyrood and Westminster is needed to save local services, but a modest proposal from trade unions

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Janitors: 95 per cent call for full ballot

In a consultative ballot of Janitors and Facilities assistants, 95% of those taking part have voted to move to a

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