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 […]
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But the stark reality is that more than 75% of schools in the UK contain asbestos. That means thousands of pupils and staff are at risk. Between 2003 […]
With over 75 per cent of Britain’s state schools reportedly containing asbestos, UNISON believes that this statement will raise concerns amongst […]
“We need Labour on our side. But for too long we’ve built the careers of Labour politicians, only to be let down when we’ve needed them most.” The general […]
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 and cleaners, is calling for the bottom rate of pay to be raised, to […]
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
Preparing lunch for 100 hungry kids is all in a day’s work for school cook Fay Hart
New buildings boost the economy, and can inspire pupils and staff to achieve more, says union
Jon Richards, UNISON’s National Secretary for Education, said: ”The findings of our survey are a testament to the huge role […]
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