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UNISON response to MCC Budget

The Manchester City Council broadcast message of 3rd January to all staff detailed the Council’s proposals in respect of the budget for the period 2017 / 20. Whilst the scale of the cuts is smaller than previously forecast it still…

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Council Budget Briefing

The Council Leader and Chief Executive today issued a broadcast message to all staff on the future possible changes in Council funding. UNISON believes in the need for transparent communication by the Council with all staff and especially during difficult…

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5 Good Reasons to Hate Universal Credit

With neighbouring authorities already acting as “Pathfinders” planning to run pilot schemes, Universal Credit is already hitting our region. The scheme is currently scheduled to go live for new claimants nationally from October 2013. UNISON is firmly opposed to these…

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Council outlines Budget Cuts

Branch Officers attended a public briefing for stakeholders in the City, where Manchester City Council’s leadership outlined the budget proposals which detail massive reductions in services and, in some cases, proposals to no longer provide services. The details have been…

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