Heather Wakefield

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National Secretary for Unison’s local government, police and justice section

Local government remuneration: it’s time to pay up

Concern about public sector pay limits has focused on NHS and emergency service workers. But pay... Read more
Let’s hear it for the workers who make a real difference

With council pay negotiations set to begin, it’s time to reflect on deteriorating wages and... Read more
Who cares about the residential carers?

Residential care standards in England are threatened by low staffing levels and poor quality... Read more
Public penury: a look at public sector pay curbs

Public workers' pay remains under pressure as the deficit stubbornly refuses to shrink. But... Read more
Why there were riots in Lewisham

We should not be surprised at riots in inner-city areas like Lewisham. A whole workless generation... Read more