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Mike Short national secretary for local government and education opened the session with a speech outlining the achievements over the last […]

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

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 […]

“The government has to get a grip. A refurbishment and building programme is needed urgently to prevent further […]

A membership recruitment campaign began in 2021 and saw a recognition agreement signed with the employer in […]

All types of schools and early years settings are encouraged to take part this November. Over the past few years […]

As the three recognised support staff trade unions UNISON, GMB and Unite would be responsible for negotiating on the SSSNB. UNISON previously worked with […]

‘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 […]