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Clare Tierney, who had been Gateshead UNISON assistant branch secretary, passed away in 2012. Clare was a much-loved member of the branch team […]

Government plans to force 17,000 schools in England to become academies opposed by unions, educators and politicians, including leading Conservative voices

Commenting on government proposals for all schools to become academies and have longer working days, UNISON General Secretary Dave Prentis said: “Forcing all schools to become academies will do little, if anything, to improve the quality of education. “Many schools want to keep their links with local authorities and not be forced into academy trusts. […]

Statement from UNISON’s FE and sixth form committee

UNISON warns against ‘robbing Peter to pay Paul’ as government launches consultation on a new English school funding formula

Neath Port Talbot set to pay as registration fees for school support staff as UNISON campaign continues

Neath Port Talbot set to pay as registration fees for school support staff as UNISON campaign continues

Caerphilly council’s decision to pay fees comes as a result of an ongoing campaign by UNISON

This was the right decision to back low-paid workers by agreeing to pay their fees.” UNISON Cymru/Wales lead organiser for schools Jess Turner added: “Yet another council has […]

A similar review of colleges in Scotland saw the number of colleges reduced from 43 to 26, alongside a reduction of student places and […]

Learning support workers or teaching assistants do all those vital but unheralded jobs in our schools

Learning support workers or teaching assistants do all those vital but unheralded jobs in our schools

The public services union believe that a government obsessed with forcing schools to become academies is failing to address […]

The ballot opened on 6 January and closes on 29 January. It covers all union members who work in further education in England w3hose pay is covered by the Association of […]

Of course many of you will be working over the Christmas break or the new year holiday – and possibly both. Because public service is the core of our ethos: it's what our members do – […]