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UNISON head of education Mike Short said: “The strain imposed on teaching assistants is both unacceptable and […]

You’ll become part of a supportive network of UNISON members across the region, helping to lead the pay campaign where you are. Whether you’re sure […]

Many were still expected to work the hours that they were originally contracted to do; UNISON national officer Leigh Powell explained: “Workers on 30-hour contracts saw their hours cut to 25 […]

Minimum service levels in schools could take away right to strike entirely

A ​ survey of more than 1,000 school workers reveals that staff – including teaching assistants, caterers and cleaners – are buying […]

Dedicated staff using food banks and cutting back on heating to cope in cost-of-living crisis

A ​UK-wide survey of more than 13,000 school workers reveals that staff – including teaching assistants, caterers and cleaners – are buying […]

School support staff had the opportunity to share their experiences with politicians

Some even said they had been asked to carry out unpaid school maintenance work during days that were originally set aside for training sessions. UNISON […]

Staff in schools run by Hertfordshire County Council were having their pay stopped for two days when they were too ill to work […]

Senior trust employees should voluntarily forgo their 2023/24 pay award of 6.5% until the concerns have been addressed, say the unions. UNISON […]

It remains more important than ever for UNISON to highlight the valuable and fantastic contributions of support staff. We would love you to […]

Responding to the announcement today (Tuesday) that the number of confirmed cases of reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete (RAAC) in schools in England has increased to 174, UNISON head of education Mike Short said: “Many involved in education suspect ministers still aren’t revealing the true scale of this growing problem. “At-risk schools remain in the dark as they […]

“At-risk schools remain in the dark as they wait for inspections. This is simply not good enough. “Ministers […]

The affected schools were built with “crumbly” reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete (RAAC) from the 1960s to 1990s, with a life expectancy of around 30 […]