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 […]
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From this April, all learning support workers in Wales will be required to be registered with the Education Workforce Council (EWC). The […]
Neath Port Talbot set to pay as registration fees for school support staff as UNISON campaign continues
The registration fee is an annual payment of £15 per person. As the union for school support staff, UNISON has been campaigning for local authorities to pay the registration fee […]
UNISON warns against ‘robbing Peter to pay Paul’ as government launches consultation on a new English school funding formula
"The committee noted the decision taken by UCU to take no further action on 2015/16 pay and their call to initiate discussions with UNISON and the other FE uions, to draft an FE England pay […]
“Many schools want to keep their links with local authorities and not be forced into academy trusts. Evidence shows improved standards are not guaranteed and […]
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.
“UNISON is seeking early talks with ATT to discover why it’s making these damaging cuts now, and to protect as many jobs as possible.” Notes to editors: - Trustees remuneration […]
“Academies may be less able to weather the storm than maintained schools, and that will be of huge concern to the many parents whose children attend them.” UNISON media […]
‘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 […]