Join UNISON’s search for the unsung heroes of our schools
Join UNISON’s search for the unsung heroes of our schools
UNISON is the largest union for school support staff and local UNISON branches have been very busy this year, working hard to support members on a wide range of issues in the hundreds of schools, most of which are no longer local authority controlled. UNISON has been supporting members involved in TUPE transfers, reorganisations as […]
This is why UNISON joined forces with nine other trade unions to demand the Department for Education carries out an urgent review into the way asbestos is […]
Government committee concludes children are more vulnerable to exposure to asbestos than adults – the younger the child the greater the risk
UNISON members have a ‘mountain to climb’ on local government pay, the NHS and the welfare state, but are equal to the task, says general secretary
UNISON seeks urgent meeting with Michael Gove after report by right-wing think tank proposes sacking of teaching assistants
The union, which represents school support staff including catering workers, teaching assistants, caretakers, school administrators […]
Health and Safety Executive refuses to publish report into contamination at Welsh school
After the rejection of the two options in their first pay offer, the local government employers came back with a final offer in writing on 25 April
With 28 years in school catering under her belt, and school cook at Priory Lane Community School for the past 18, Fay is […]
New buildings boost the economy, and can inspire pupils and staff to achieve more, says union
Findings are a testament to the contribution of teaching assistants, says UNISON
UNISON and RCN call for urgent action as survey reveals school support staff being pressured to carry out complex treatments
UNISON Cymru/Wales has become a campaign partner in the Asbestos – Your Right to Know campaign, which aims to create a central accessible register of asbestos schools in Wales