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UNISON signs up to the valued worker scheme with Blyth Valley Academy

The scheme is a set of commitments to treat all employees fairly.

Article, News on the UNISON Northern site.

A win-win opportunity

UNISON learning reps from across the South East region gathered in Guildford for a network day earlier this month. Vicki Gibbs, Area Organiser for education and equalities, organised the event, and spoke about the ‘many joys’ of lifelong learning. The learning reps discussed their experiences so far.  Presenting learning as a ‘win-win’ opportunity for employers […]

Article, News on the UNISON South East site.

Angela Rayner: rebel with a cause

Taking a break from the campaign for the Labour Party deputy leadership, she described how two decades of activism had seen her […]

Article, News on the UNISON National site.

‘It’s our responsibility to kick racism out of our society’

Show Racism the Red Card launches this year’s schools competition at UNISON Centre

Article, News on the UNISON National site.

Labour’s plans will improve education for all

Schools are paying a high price for government cuts

Article on the UNISON National site.

Unsung heroes of South West schools celebrated by UNISON

School support staff across the South West have been recognised today (Friday) as part of UNISON’s UK-wide celebration of the invaluable contribution they make to children’s education. UNISON organised the annual ‘Stars in Our Schools’ celebration event to promote the wonderful work school support staff do every day and to make sure the world knows just how […]

News on the UNISON South West site.

Unsung heroes of North East schools celebrated by UNISON

School support staff across the North East will be recognised today (Friday) as part of a UK-wide celebration of the invaluable contribution they make to children’s education. UNISON has organised the ‘Stars in Our Schools’ event to promote the wonderful work school support staff do every day and to make sure the world knows just how vital they are […]

Article, News on the UNISON Northern site.

School technician cuts put safety at risk

Survey finds growing concern amongst staff

News, Press release on the UNISON National site.

Victory for staff as academy chain drops plans to axe jobs

Up to 130 school staff across England would have been affected

News, Press release on the UNISON National site.

Making sure there are no outsiders

LGBT+ conference hears of the need to inclusive education

Article, News on the UNISON National site.

Low-paid workers protest at UCL’s ‘callous’ employment system

“UCL should follow the lead of other London universities and bring these workers back in-house now.” UNISON London regional organiser Boyana Petrovich said: “For more than a year […]

News, Press release on the UNISON National site.

Meet the new Lifelong Learning team in Southampton District Branch

I'm enjoying the opportunity the role has given me to reach out to a wider community, and am also excited about working more closely with a team of local ULRs to deliver a range of […]

Article, News on the UNISON South East site.

Teaching assistants use own money to fund uniforms and trips to help struggling parents

Schools are also providing emergency supplies of groceries, with more than one in ten (12%) operating food […]

News, Press release on the UNISON National site.

Government has at last acknowledged public services are at breaking point

At long last, even the Conservative Party has acknowledged public services need the resources UNISON’s been calling for. “Health, education, care, council services and the police all need […]

News, Press release on the UNISON National site.

Leaked document reveals government ‘concern’ over teaching assistants

UNISON condemns ‘an insult to teaching assistants who are stretched to the limit’

Article, News on the UNISON National site.