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School support staff had the opportunity to share their experiences with politicians

School support staff are using their own money to help pay for pupils’ food and clothing, even though many are struggling to cope with the cost-of-living crisis themselves, says UNISON today (Friday).

Dedicated staff using food banks and cutting back on heating to cope in cost-of-living crisis

School support staff across Yorkshire and Humberside are using their own money to help pay for pupils’ food and clothing, even though many are struggling to cope with the cost-of-living crisis themselves, says UNISON today (Friday). A ​ survey of more than 1,000 school workers reveals that staff – including teaching assistants, caterers and cleaners – are buying food, clothes […]

Minimum service levels in schools could take away right to strike entirely

UNISON forced catering company Dolce to pay workers thousands of unpaid wages after cutting their hours

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 […]

Teaching assistants increasingly provide cover for absent teachers, without lesson plans or help from other colleagues.

This fuels violence against women and girls and limits the aspirations of all young people. "These joint survey […]

Sexual harassment is widespread in schools with staff the target of physical advances, inappropriate comments and lewd remarks, according to findings published by UNISON today (Tuesday). A survey conducted in collaboration with UK Feminista, and published on the opening day of the union’s annual conference, shows one in ten (10%) female support staff in secondary […]