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UK’s biggest exam board AQA failing on pay

AQA workers being balloted over low pay and new contracts

News, Press release on the UNISON National site.

Online (Webinar): Human Factors

Date
24 August 2022 1:00pm–2:30pm

Who is this for? This webinar is aimed at members and activists based in the NHS. About the webinar Have you wondered what everyone is talking about when they talk about human factors? Come and join this session where we explore what it is and why it’s so exciting. We’ll look at how everyday life […]

Event on the UNISON Northern site.

Online (Webinar) Numeracy for nurses

Date
28 July 2022 1:00pm–2:30pm

This is a back to basics revision of calculations.  If you use calculations as part of your role and feel you still need a bit more practice then this is for you. This session will take maths back to the beginning in a friendly relaxed environment. The session aims to revisit conversion of weights and […]

Event on the UNISON Northern site.

Higher Education Service Group Executive – Higher Education Pay Campaign 2022 Branch Briefing

Date
7 July 2022 12:30pm–1:30pm
Location
Online

Presenters and keynote speakers to be confirmed This webinar will update branches on the HESGE higher education pay campaign for 2022 and will provide an opportunity to share best practice and ask questions. Presenters and keynote speakers to be confirmed   Member only event – registration is required. Join  via the zoom link below https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0sc-mvpzguH91q6PPMYShJwBne5lZoXvZQ […]

Event on the UNISON National site.

Online Organising Stewards Course

Date
14 – 18 November 2022
Location
Online

Organising Stewards NB: this course will now be delivered online. Tutorial dates remain the same. This course is aimed at newly elected and less experienced UNISON stewards and is delivered either online or in a classroom. This course will help you to understand the steward’s role in organising members at local level and help you […]

Event on the UNISON South East site.

Higher Education – Phone banking in UNISON with the Member Contact Tool (MCT)

Date
15 July 2022 1:00pm–2:00pm
Location
Online

A quick walkthrough of MCT for activists to enable participation in UNISON’s HE phone banking campaigns.

Event on the UNISON National site.

Managing Challenging and Violent Behaviour (Pupils) | Online Webinar

Date
8 August 2022 10:00am–12:30pm
Location
Online

This online webinar will help participants learn how to communicate effectively and how to apply practical strategies to de-escalate and resolve conflict.  It would be most suitable for those people working with children and young adults in professional settings.   Objectives: Understand how to prevent and manage challenging and violent behaviour developing Understand how to […]

Event on the UNISON South East site.

Strike dates set after exam board fails on pay

The action is likely to escalate unless AQA management is prepared to re-open talks

Article, News on the UNISON National site.

Bereaved by Suicide (Online)

Date
30 November 2022 10:15am–12:45pm
Location
Online

About the webinar To support World Suicide Prevention Day on Monday 10 September UNISON are running this workshop for UNISON members facilitated by Cruse Bereavement Care. There is no single or right way to respond to a suicide. Recognising the individual circumstances are an important part of any support given to those bereaved by suicide. […]

Event on the UNISON Northern site.

Two Day Health and Safety Reps – Stage 1 (In person)

Date
10 – 11 October 2022
Location
UNISON Northern, 140 - 150 Pilgrim Street, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 6TH

Note This is a two day course and learners must attend both days to complete the course. About the training The course will help you: Understand the H&S reps role; Carry out the H&S reps duties; Be more effective in the role; Understand the key rights of health and safety reps; Recognise the employers responsibilities […]

Event on the UNISON Northern site.

Behaviour Management (schools) Online

Date
19 October 2022 1:30pm–5:00pm
Location
Online

About the webinar The workshop is aimed at school support staff and delivered by the Open University. The day covers: understanding behaviour cycles methods of recording behaviour reflecting on what happens in a crisis strategies, tips and techniques for dealing with challenging behaviour Closing date 5 pm Tuesday 11 October Oops! We could not locate […]

Event on the UNISON Northern site.

Autism Awareness (Schools) Online

Date
8 November 2022 9:30am–1:00pm
Location
Online

About the webinar This course is aimed at school support staff and delivered by the Open University. The day covers: what autism is symptoms of autism areas of difficulty supporting children with autism Closing date 5pm Monday 31 October Oops! We could not locate your form. Outcome

Event on the UNISON Northern site.

MPs celebrate Stars in our Schools at parliamentary drop-in

The event gave MPs the chance to celebrate support staff, as well as talk to UNISON members about the issues being faced in schools

Article, News on the UNISON National site.

Low-earning school support staff are paying for pupils’ food, skipping meals and taking on multiple jobs to survive

Cash-strapped school support staff are using their own money to help pupils and their families cope with the cost-of-living crisis, says UNISON today (Friday). A ​UK-wide union survey of more than 6,000 school workers reveals staff – including teaching assistants, catering and cleaning workers, librarians and sports coaches – are buying food for hungry pupils, and contributing towards the cost of […]

News on the UNISON South West site.

UNISON welcomes return of further education to public sector

ONS decision means that senior leaders will have to justify big pay awards

Article, News on the UNISON National site.