Procurement
Commissioning and procurement are becoming an increasing issue for UNISON's members and branches across the public sector.The government's marketisation agenda, particularly in England, has meant the break-up of public services and could see the transfer of thousands more jobs to private companies and the community and voluntary sector.
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It could lead to the break-up of national bargaining frameworks and potentially undermine the terms and conditions of many UNISON members, including their pension benefits.
UNISON has produced a range of materials and training to help branches influence the decisions made in the procurement process, and make sure members' interests are effectively represented.
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UNISON hits out at plans to end two-tier workforce agreement
UNISON today reacted angrily to news that the government is to abolish the two tier fair employment code, saying it heralded a "race to the bottom".Private Contracts and Freedom of Information
Private contractor Veolia has been seeking to prevent a council from disclosing details of its £850m PFI-funded contract with the council to a local resident.PFI hospital cuts
A short piece on PFI hospital cuts from the forthcoming Positively Public Briefing.Extracts from the Coalition Government programme relating to procurement and commissioning
A list of selected extracts from the newly published Coalition Government Programme relating to procurement and commissioning.Example of a flawed procurement process
A district auditor has highlighted the failings in a procurement process carried out by East Riding of Yorkshire Council, following allegations of malpractice in the media.MPs back UNISON on NHS market
The House of Commons Health Committee has published a damning report on the waste of money and excessive transaction costs of the NHS market.< Back | More >
