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Salford college urged to consult community on cuts

Public meeting calls for local community to have the chance to consider proposals and suggest alternatives

Article, News on the UNISON National site.

Stars in our schools

When it is, it’s often due to the hard work of the tens of thousands of school support staff – from teaching assistants to cooks to admin staff – who strive to […]

Article, Magazine on the UNISON National site.

Celebrate the stars in our schools

UNISON knows it takes a whole team to help children learn, keep them safe and healthy and keep the school running smoothly – and all support staff are vital to this […]

Article on the UNISON National site.

Tackling unfair term-time contracts

Term-time contracts also penalise a predominantly female workforce and worsen the problems of low pay. The call for reform is a key part of the national pay claim […]

Article, News on the UNISON National site.

New education authority launched in Northern Ireland

The authority has responsibility for education, youth and library services throughout Northern Ireland with a headquarters and five regional offices.  […]

Article, News on the UNISON National site.

Education Bill will silence parents, UNISON warns

Bill would remove requirement to consult parents before forcing schools to become academies

Article, News on the UNISON National site.

New career framework for TAs – but professional standards still delayed by DfE

Those standards had been due out in February after a review that was launched in October 2014. But […]

News on the UNISON National site.

Rhondda Cynon Taf council set to implement living wage

UNISON campaign wins living wage to low-paid members

Article, News on the UNISON National site.

UNISON welcomes an end to speculation that free school meals face the axe

Free school meals are a ‘lifeline’ to many families

Article, Press release on the UNISON National site.

The Trade Union Bill and my job: Alyson’s story

My name is Alyson and I’m a midday assistant in a special school

Article, UNISON voices on the UNISON National site.

Keep free school meals for infant children: sign the petition

UNISON is backing a petition calling on the government to keep universal free school meals for infant children in English schools

Article on the UNISON National site.

Members reject 0% in FE

The union's FE committee will now write to the AoC and member colleges, informing them that, unless the offer is improved, UNSION will be in dispute with […]

Article, News on the UNISON National site.

UNISON secures employment tribunal win for careers advisers

UNISON has won a hard fought victory for workers in the careers service against Prospects Limited

News, Press release on the UNISON National site.

Your friend at work

A change of boss turned Karen Williamson’s working life upside down. Her UNISON rep, Mary Pearson, helped her find the right way up…

Article, Magazine on the UNISON National site.

UNISON member wins prestigious teaching assistant award

UNISON member Kathy Harwood has been named Teaching Assistant of the Year for her dedication to helping children with a variety of health problems

Article, News on the UNISON National site.