General secretary of the General Federation of Trade Unions GAWAIN LITTLE calls for support and participation in the national partnership organised to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the 1926 general strike
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It’s not hard to see why many think the current devolution arrangements are not working, says Unison Cymru Wales regional secretary DOMINIC MacASKILL
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FRIDAY’S announcement of an improved pay offer for NHS Wales staff offered some hope to desperate, exhausted healthcare workers and sent political journalists hurrying to file their reports.
It also presents a snapshot of the extent of devolution as it currently stands, its strengths and its limits.
For months, Unison and our trade union colleagues have been engaged in intensive negotiations with the Welsh government.
At times it has been extremely frustrating and we knew Welsh ministers could do much more to improve upon the very low pay award.
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