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Local government pay – UNISON statement

Union will continue to campaign for more funding for the pay of key workers in local government and schools in England, Wales and Northern Ireland

Article on the UNISON National site.

UNISON calls for government to prioritise staff safety before re-opening schools

However, some schools remain partially open for children who have a social worker and are under safeguarding […]

Article on the UNISON National site.

“If what we’re doing means one NHS worker can save one life then it’s worth it”

The latest #OurHeroes story from the frontline of the Covid-19 outbreak comes from Elaine Betteridge at Rosewood free school in Southampton

Article on the UNISON South East site.

UNISON challenges government’s claim that education staff don’t need PPE

While the union understands that the risks in schools are different to those in hospitals, it is concerned that the guidance doesn’t reflect all school situations – […]

Article, News on the UNISON National site.

Don’t forget to thank school support staff too, says UNISON

Tuesday 31 March 2020 Don’t forget to thank school support staff too, says UNISON The hard work of thousands of school support staff providing emergency care for key workers’ children countrywide appears to have been ignored by the government, says UNISON today (Tuesday). Education secretary Gavin Williamson has written to school leaders expressing his ‘deepest […]

Article, News, Press release on the UNISON Greater London site.

Don’t forget to thank school support staff too, says UNISON

UNISON has written to the education secretary urging the government to show its thanks to all school staff, and to clarify urgently what personal protective equipment they should be using.

News, Press release on the UNISON National site.

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.

WULF: the first nine months

WULF? The Wales Union Learning Fund project. It’s been part of UNISON Cymru/Wales for nine months now, and great things are happening. Project workers Jenny Griffin and Richard Speight explain: We’re continuing to put on courses all over Wales for those working in schools, health or social care. Our current Social Care Programme has seen […]

Learning News on the UNISON College site.

Covid-19 deep-clean advice for members working in schools

UNISON has been made aware that some schools have been closed as a precaution due to potential risk of exposure to Covid-19, commonly known as Coronavirus. In some instances school cleaners were subsequently instructed to do a deep-clean of the schools. UNISON branches and regions have rightly intervened to stop our members being put at […]

Article on the UNISON South East 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.

From school star to star MP

And that is why she is joining UNISON in celebrating Stars in Our Schools – one day in the year when we celebrate the school support staff who work so hard to make our […]

Article, moving on the UNISON National site.

Members travel to Downing Street to demand living wage

Birmingham unions and council join forces to demand funding for 10% pay rise and £10 an hour minimum

News on the UNISON National site.

Stars in our Schools 2019

Date
29 November 2019 8:00am–6:00pm
Location
All over the UK

It takes a whole team to make a school a safe and happy place for children to learn. School support staff help children learn, keep […]

Event on the UNISON National site.

Out-of-pocket workers to take on outsourcing giant in legal battle

Workers should not be saddled with debt for years because of the blunders of a company

News, Press release on the UNISON National site.