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Did you know your union runs its own college? Find out what’s available for members and activists – or how members can become activists

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 […]

‘If support staff didn’t do their job, you’d notice it’

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

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.

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 […]

The shadow education secretary, Bridget Phillipson, has announced the party’s policy to reintroduce the body if they win the next general election

‘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’