UNISON joined sister unions, charities and others in welcoming government proposals for 30 hours a week of free childcare, but warned that funding for this must not be at the expense of […]
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General secretary pledges support as 1,200 Co Durham teaching assistants rally on second day of strike
- Date
- 2 December 2016 11:00am–1:00pm
- Location
- Regional Office, Church Lane House, Church Lane, Chelmsford CM1 1NH
UNISON is leading the fight for teaching assistants currently under threat of dismissal and re-engagement by Durham County Council. Dave Prentis, General Secretary of UNISON, has given a personal commitment to UNISON members to support them all in the face of this attack. Dave will be speaking at a rally which is taking place on: […]
‘You are the union’ general secretary tells striking teaching assistants in Derby, battling imposed 25% pay cut
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School support staff travel from Derby to Westminster to lobby MPs over 25% pay cut
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