Election campaign steps up a gear

UNISON's election campaign highlighted in the last issue of SiU, has stepped up activity with the start of the campaign proper.

PDFs of leaflets featuring key messages for UNISON members - and questions for candidates - are now on the website - www.unison-scotland.org.uk /revitalise and will be being circulated to branches.

They raise three key topics - promoting democratic control, in-house service delivery, and the added value that public services bring to the economy.

Two new manifestos have also been produced. One for the local government elections and one highlighting the importance of public services to protecting the environment. This features members whose jobs are key in protecting our environment.

Both manifestos also have an accompanying leaflet with questions to ask candidates. Leaflets have been produced to counter the threat posed by the BNP in these elections and specifically ask activists to take part in a day of action against the BNP on 28 April across Scotland.

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