UNISON Caerphilly branch secretary Gary Enright said: “This is fantastic news and we are so pleased the council has been persuaded by the strength of UNISON’s argument. “In a […]
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This was the right decision to back low-paid workers by agreeing to pay their fees.” UNISON Cymru/Wales lead organiser for schools Jess Turner added: “Yet another council has […]
Neath Port Talbot set to pay as registration fees for school support staff as UNISON campaign continues
Neath Port Talbot set to pay as registration fees for school support staff as UNISON campaign continues
UNISON warns against ‘robbing Peter to pay Paul’ as government launches consultation on a new English school funding formula
Statement from UNISON’s FE and sixth form committee
Commenting on government proposals for all schools to become academies and have longer working days, UNISON General Secretary Dave Prentis said: “Forcing all schools to become academies will do little, if anything, to improve the quality of education. “Many schools want to keep their links with local authorities and not be forced into academy trusts. […]
Government plans to force 17,000 schools in England to become academies opposed by unions, educators and politicians, including leading Conservative voices
Award celebrates activist who has made greatest contribution to Gateshead branch and its members
Government plans to force all schools in England to become academies are just one issue facing support staff
Public services are the bedrock of our communities. UNISON Cymru Wales is campaigning for sustained investment in these services and the public service workforce.
All UNISON press release can be found at https://www.unison.org.uk/news/media-centre/ Media contacts: Liz Chinchen T: 0207 121 5463 M: 07778 158175 E […]
Commenting on the news today (Friday) that the government has abandoned its plans to force all maintained schools still linked to local authorities to become academies, UNISON head of education Jon Richards said: “It’s reassuring that ministers have listened to the many arguments put to them and decided against pursing their ill-thought-out plans to force […]
‘We all live 12 months of the year’ and need to paid for 12 months, local government conference delegates hear
Initial training is available for all new UNISON ULRs. Have a look through our most recent Ulearn […]