UNISON calls on MPs to support council staff

Luton North MP Kelvin Hopkins (above) and Manchester Gorton representative Sir Gerald Kaufman (below) were just two of the MPs who signed their support for a fair wage rise for local government workers. pics: Steve Forrest: Insight-Visual (03/07/08) UNISON called on MPs take time out from their own pay debate today and sign up to fair pay for local government workers. A large board bearing the slogan "2.45% – it's a shame – fair pay for local government workers" was taken to the Westminster Parliament for MPs to sign. It will then be taken to the Tory-led Local Government Employers, together with other messages of support from the Glastonbury Festival – including those of veteran politician Tony Benn and musician Billy Bragg. UNISON head of local government Heather Wakefield said: "We need to get through to Local Government... [read full story]