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Government accused over higher education

Citing the government's 2013/14 funding letter to the English Higher Education Funding Council, the chair of the union's higher education service group told delegates that the […]

Article on the UNISON National site.

Paltry college pay offer accepted, reluctantly

UNISON reluctantly accepts 0.7% – and living wage – in English further education colleges after consulting branches

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9/10 lose sleep over money and job worries

UNISON releases results of poll asking public service workers What Keeps you Awake?

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Time to vote on higher education pay

The vote opens on 18 September, with ballot papers being sent to members' homes. The higher education service group executive is urging a vote for strike action, demanding an improved offer from the […]

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Research shows chancellor was wrong on pay progression

Income Data Services research reveals that private sector companies use length of service pay progression as well as public sector

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Bath University refuses to negotiate on paying living wage

Bath University has told its low paid staff that it will not negotiate with the campus trade unions to implement a living wage, despite inflation busting payrise for vice chancellor

Article on the UNISON National site.

National minimum wage goes up today

The national minimum wage rates have gone up from today

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Liverpool University staff vote for strike action

Lowest paid staff singled out for continued attack, says UNISON

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Union to work with church on living wage

As part of this joint work, UNISON has produced a living wage briefing and model implementation plan for Catholic schools.   This sets out the practical […]

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Derbyshire schools staff organise to protect pay

Derbyshire UNISON schools members gathered at Alfreton leisure centre to show collective stregth to protect their pay.

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Liverpool University singles out lowest-paid staff for further pay cuts

Beleaguered university staff forced to consider industrial action, says UNISON

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University strike date announced

First UK-wide joint strike between higher education unions set for 31 October. Universities across the UK will be brought to a standstill by strike action later this month unless a row over pay can be resolved in the next two weeks.

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Exeter University agrees to pay living wage

UNISON welcomes another South West university living wage agreement and congratulates branch on its achievement

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Union wins more pay for school support workers

Oasis Community Learning agrees to pay £250 to support staff earning £21,000 a year or less

Article on the UNISON National site.

Halloween strike in higher education

Higher education branches across the UK are preparing to take strike action alongside colleagues from UCU and Unite this Thursday

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