COVID dominates start of UNISON local government conference

Hundreds of UNISON members gathered in Brighton earlier today for the start of the union’s local government service group conference, chaired by president Paul Holmes.
Presenting the service group committee’s annual report, chair Glen Williams railed against the country’s wealth inequality that has been exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic.
“The total wealth of super rich increased 22% during the first 12 months of the pandemic, whilst our pay has decreased by 25% over 12