Unison will launch its public services manifesto with a call for more financial freedoms and ‘fairer’ funding for local government.
Due to be presented to all mainstream political parties over the coming months, the document will demand ‘a complete change of direction’ surrounding privatisation and outsourcing.
The trade union is also calling for assurances that public services receive adequate funding, alongside ‘a renewed commitment’ to the public service workforce.
It is understood the Labour Party’s national policy forum will be presented with the Unison manifesto this weekend.
The union’s general secretary Dave Prentis said: ‘The challenges facing public services are stark, but our manifesto shows that Unison has a clear sense about what now needs to happen.
‘Drastically reduced access to a range of services, including social care, day centres for the elderly, children's centres, libraries and leisure services is becoming a cold fact of life for many in our communities.
‘This is about the choices the Government make rather than something that is inevitable. Our manifesto shows there are alternatives.’
