UNISON has today (Wednesday) expressed disappointment at the pay offer put forward by the Association of Colleges. The union believes the offer of a one per cent increase or £250, whichever is greater, will plunge college staff further into poverty. UNISON head of education Jon Richards said: “This offer is hugely disappointing. It will do […]
A LEADING multi-academy trust has signed an agreement with UNISON representatvies to ensure its ongoing commitment to its teaching and support staff. Representatives from UNISON put their names to a Trade Union Recognition Agreement following five months of discussions with the Hartlepool-based Extol Academy Trust. Extol Academy Trust oversees the governance of Eldon Grove Academy, […]
Teaching assistants in Durham represented by UNISON, have today (Monday) overwhelmingly voted to accept the final offer made by the County Council to end the long-running dispute. The improved offer, put forward last month, is the result of lengthy negotiations with the Council, which involved teaching assistants themselves. It is significantly different from the initial […]
The government careers strategy is a missed opportunity to pull together an effective and coherent careers service.
School support staff seminar with Angela Rayner as key note speaker An opportunity to be updated on relevant issues affecting the sector You will also have an opportunity to attend one of the many workshops that will be running on the day and net work with others in the sectors This is a member only […]
The introduction of the National Funding Formula can’t solve this problem unless the funding cuts are reversed and significant extra resources […]
It’s National Careers Week – but thanks to years of government cuts, careers advice at school isn’t what it used to be. UNISON thinks young people deserve a better start to their working life
There is a particular problem in secondary schools because of a shortfall of £500m a year to funding for 11 – 16 year olds, between 2015/16 and […]
‘Children’s centres have been left in limbo,’ says UNISON
Jon Richards, UNISON’s head of education, said: “This weekend is a chance for everyone to get involved to help save schools. There’s no hiding from it any more, the cuts are […]
When they arrived they were focused, placards in hand and ready for action Zoe Ireland and her daughter Alice queue up to enter the Houses of Parliament They […]
Annual Branch Seminar Annual branch seminar with a range of workshops and speakers. This annual event is very popular with higher education support staff so please register early to avoid disappointment. This is a member only event. Registration is required. Outcome
Michael Braithwaite, a school teaching assistant who lost his job due to the Windrush scandal, recalls his fear of deportation
Michael Braithwaite, a school teaching assistant who lost his job due to the Windrush scandal, recalls his fear of deportation
Angela Rayner addresses UNISON’s national delegate conference
