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 […]
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Care workers, refuse collectors, social workers, teaching assistants, community workers, street cleaners and so many others go above and beyond every single day. Local government staff keep communities safe, clean and accessible, yet there is often little or no recognition for your hard work. With the cost-of-living skyrocketing to new highs every day, it’s time […]
In December 2020, in the midst of the second COVID-19 lockdown, school meals staff employed by Dolce were told that their hours would be reduced by an average of 20-25% […]
“Yet these measures could prevent some school staff from ever striking again. That’s not the behaviour of a democratic government. “This […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
“Schools are struggling to buy equipment and could even be forced to restructure, while senior figures at […]
All types of schools and early years settings are encouraged to take part this November. Over the past few years […]
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 […]
‘We now have the absurd situation of government departments ringing schools days before term begins, telling them to prepare for potential building closures’