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)
"This will include, for the first time, a suite of workshops to help gain, develop, and support workplace contacts/active […]
School support staff had the opportunity to share their experiences with politicians
Years of neglect and underfunding have worsened the situation, leaving some schools on the verge of collapse
Members at the Victoria Education Centre voted for action by 97% in an 81% turnout
It remains more important than ever for UNISON to highlight the valuable and fantastic contributions of support staff. We would love you to […]
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 1990s, with a life expectancy of around 30 […]
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 […]
The affected schools were built with “crumbly” reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete (RAAC) from the 1960s to 1990s, with a life expectancy of around 30 […]
