UNISON vows to keep up the pressure on cost of living crisis

The cost of living crisis, the 18 June TUC-organised demonstration in response to it, and the continuing ‘partygate’ shame of the Westminster government dominated discussions at UNISON’s NEC today. Taking place on the day Sue Gray’s report was published, NEC members repeatedly highlighted the contrast between the sacrifices and dedication of public service workers and the disgraceful attitude and behaviour of the Conservative government. But it was the ongoing cost of living crisis and the union’s response to it that preoccupied much of the meeting, with general secretary Christina McAnea highlighting that the crisis continues to be the major issue for the union. “It remains the main issue for bargaining groups and a range of additional bargaining materials for branches are being produced,” she said. “I am continuing to lobby MPs on HMRC mileage rates, and I am speaking out against the government’s inaction at every opportunity. We are planning a roundtable event with politicians, other trade unions, charities, and other organisations to come up with some clear solutions to the cost of living crisis and future joint initiatives.” The general secretary also talked at length at how the union is currently mobilising members for the 18 June march and demo in London. The NEC also reflected on how the recent Queen’s Speech, in the words of the general secretary, “demonstrated that the Westminster government is badly out of touch and bereft of ideas when it c...
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