We can show you how to support members as a health and safety rep, a welfare officer, LGBT+ officer or green rep. There are also advanced courses on employment law, mental health first-aid […]
Elected branch officers from UNISON branches across the Yorkshire and Humberside region came together in Sheffield over the weekend for the region’s annual branch officer training weekend. The weekend brings together activists from across the region to learn and develop skills together, as well as to help make new contacts and develop networks. UNISON Yorkshire […]
About one in five of our members are school support staff – that’s how big a group you are in our union. “And that’s really important […]
The research finds 45% say they are covering more classes now than they were the previous school year (2022/2023). The report, commissioned by UNISON and written by researcher Rob […]
Shadow education secretary Bridget Phillipson speaks to UNISON about her plans to rebuild the education system – and how that can impact on the union’s members
On Tuesday, the union held a drop-in event at Westminster, where MPs discussed their local colleges and the funding problems in the sector. As well as listening to issues which affect the sector […]
An early present for everyone – our Education and Equalities team has just published our education programme for 2024.
The event was hosted in the run-up to the union's annual celebration day, Stars in Our Schools, on Friday 24 November. Stars in Our Schools highlights the vital role of support staff in […]
“Years of neglect and underfunding have worsened the situation, leaving some schools on the verge of collapse. “With the autumn statement just days away, the chancellor must […]
The special education school is run by disability charity Livability, but it has not made a pay offer that addresses […]
All types of schools and early years settings are encouraged to take part this November. Over the past few years […]
The shadow education secretary, Bridget Phillipson, has announced the party’s policy to reintroduce the body if they win the next general election
The affected schools were built with “crumbly” reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete (RAAC) from the 1960s to […]
Did our school respond to the DfE asbestos survey and do we have any in our buildings? 4. If there is asbestos in […]
The affected schools were built with “crumbly” reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete (RAAC) from the 1960s to […]
