UNISON Yorkshire and Humberside regional secretary Karen Loughlin said: “The branch officer training weekend is a fantastic chance to bring together passionate UNISON activists along with regional […]
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General secretary Christina McAnea told those attending: “You are a really important group within our union. About one in five of our […]
Ministers are entirely responsible for the funding crisis that’s putting schools in this impossible position
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
Westminster event sets the scene for UNISON’s Champions in Our Colleges celebration tomorrow (Friday 9 February)
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 […]
Members at the Victoria Education Centre voted for action by 97% in an 81% turnout
All types of schools and early years settings are encouraged to take part this November. Over the past few years […]
“However, too often, they are taken for granted and lack clear career progression. A dedicated pay and reward system would ensure they are fairly […]
‘We now have the absurd situation of government departments ringing schools days before term begins, telling them to prepare for potential building closures’
As you may have heard in the news, the Department for Education has suddenly ordered over 100 schools, colleges and nurseries in England to close buildings just before the start of the new Autumn term. Are you affected? Please take part in our short survey to help us support members who work in buildings found […]
‘We now have the absurd situation of government departments ringing schools days before term begins, telling them to prepare for potential building closures’
As school budgets reach breaking point, there are inevitable consequences for the quality of education being […]