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Catholic Church and UNISON reaffirm commitment to the Living Wage in schools

Cardinal Vincent Nichols, President of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of England and Wales has today reiterated the Church’s commitment to the Living Wage. A growing number of Catholic schools already pay the living wage to thousands of teaching assistants, catering and school support staff. The move comes following a joint campaign with UNISON – the […]

News, Press release on the UNISON National site.

We will back your struggle against these cuts, Prentis tells OU members

Open University staff could be balloted over plans to close seven regional offices and lose 500 jobs

Article, News on the UNISON National site.

Government’s pledge on free school meals must be honoured

‘Parents will hope this latest assurance is a promise David Cameron actually gets to keep’

News, Press release on the UNISON National site.

UNISON member wins prestigious teaching assistant award

UNISON member Kathy Harwood has been named Teaching Assistant of the Year for her dedication to helping children with a variety of health problems

Article, News on the UNISON National site.

Your friend at work

A change of boss turned Karen Williamson’s working life upside down. Her UNISON rep, Mary Pearson, helped her find the right way up…

Article, Magazine on the UNISON National site.

UNISON secures employment tribunal win for careers advisers

UNISON has won a hard fought victory for workers in the careers service against Prospects Limited

News, Press release on the UNISON National site.

Members reject 0% in FE

Further education members in England reject offer from Association of Colleges in summer consultation

Article, News on the UNISON National site.

Keep free school meals for infant children: sign the petition

UNISON is backing a petition calling on the government to keep universal free school meals for infant children in English schools

Article on the UNISON National site.

The Trade Union Bill and my job: Alyson’s story

My name is Alyson and I’m a midday assistant in a special school

Article, UNISON voices on the UNISON National site.

UNISON welcomes an end to speculation that free school meals face the axe

Free school meals are a ‘lifeline’ to many families

Article, Press release on the UNISON National site.

Rhondda Cynon Taf council set to implement living wage

UNISON campaign wins living wage to low-paid members

Article, News on the UNISON National site.

New career framework for TAs – but professional standards still delayed by DfE

“Delay to government professional standards document has been a step back for a profession that has been largely neglected by the government since 2010”

News on the UNISON National site.

Education Bill will silence parents, UNISON warns

Bill would remove requirement to consult parents before forcing schools to become academies

Article, News on the UNISON National site.

New education authority launched in Northern Ireland

Authority responsible for education, youth and library services

Article, News on the UNISON National site.

Tackling unfair term-time contracts

UNISON calls for review of school support staff contracts that can cut pay by 20%

Article, News on the UNISON National site.