Research report using survey results looking at the employment of Black workers in local government

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

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

Research report on the 2016 survey of local government members in councils and schools produced for UNISON by Incomes Data Research.
Available as a pdf for downloading only .

Debates see delegates back a range of measures on pay, academies, funding and much more

Advice for headteachers, teachers, teaching assistants, governing boards and employers.

Employers offer two-year deal of 1% each year, with more for lower paid staff to match national living wage

IPPR report supports union view that Education and Adoption Bill will see resources spent on admin, contracts and legal advice

Free school meals are a ‘lifeline’ to many families

More than 75% of school buildings in Britain contain asbestos. Are you at risk?

An average household in receipt of tax credits will lose a whopping £1,350 a year

Preparing lunch for 100 hungry kids is all in a day’s work for school cook Fay Hart

UNISON calling for support and training for those in vital school role

This guide has been drawn up by the NUT with contributions and guidance from UNISON. It has been written for the school leadership team and we would recommend that this is brought to their attention by the trade union health and safety stewards

Handy guide to organising in schools: for reps and organisers