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Caerphilly council’s decision to pay fees comes as a result of an ongoing campaign by UNISON

Caerphilly council’s decision to pay fees comes as a result of an ongoing campaign by UNISON

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.

Commenting on the decision today (Thursday) by the Academies Transformation Trust (ATT) to announce jobs cuts and a major restructuring across its secondary and primary schools in the East and West Midlands, and the East of England, UNISON head of education Jon Richards said: “This decision has come as a bolt from the blue, and […]

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

Union learning reps (ULRs) are enthusiasts and advocates for learning and have an important role to play in finding out what learning opportunities are available in the workplace, and help members develop new skills.  The role varies according to individual circumstances but ULRs are involved in a range of activities promoting learning. Initial training is available […]