A new poll undertaken by Unite clearly shows that Britons are living in fear of deepening poverty as a result of the government’s attack on the benefits system, with findings that shows that three out of five people (62%) believe that if the government changes to benefits are implemented, resulting in widespread cuts to benefits, it will plunge people into deepening poverty. Read More »
Turning Point is to sack its 2,600 staff. This is bad but it gets worse… they are then going to re-employ them on lower terms and conditions. These plans to impose lower pay on workers can only lead to deteriorating services and lead the way in the Race to the Bottom. Read More »
On the 2nd February over 100 young people, youth workers and residents of Birmingham took to the streets to protest against Birmingham City Council’s plans to cut the Youth Service budget by a third. This brings the total reduction the Youth Service budget to 63% over the last four years. The implications of these cuts are stark. There will be no Youth Service provision in 18 of the 40 Wards in Birmingham; 23 FTE youth work posts will be lost; and 30 Youth Service Projects will close. Read More »
Birmingham Youth Service is in fighting back mode again after receiving proposals from Birmingham City Council to cut the Youth Service by a staggering £1.5m out of a £4.6m budget. Read More »
Unite has accused the government of cynically attempting to divide working and non-working people by demonising the unemployed through their use of 'skivers v strivers' rhetoric. All in an attempt to justify a cut to seven million working families and to distract from its economic failure and £40,000 tax giveaway to millionaires this April. Read More »
Unite members at AIUK are in a serious dispute with management over compulsory redundancies with 54 staff currently at risk. Despite three strike days, management still refuses to negotiate on the fundamentals of job cuts, even though the finances of AIUK are in good shape. Our members believe that the proposals if implemented, will limit the ability to continue human rights work, campaigning and the impact of Amnesty UK. Read More »
Turning Point was created to help people find a new direction in life by helping those with substance misuse, mental health issues, a learning disability, or employment difficulties by providing tailored personalised care but now it appears to be leading the 'race to the bottom'...
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