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.
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.
Union welcomes Commons select committee report revealing ‘the true scale of the funding cuts to schools and colleges’
Our consultation ballot is now open, so school support staff can have your say
This is a victory for all low-paid women working in the public sector
The National Audit Office (NAO) report on the public finance initiative provides a scathing indictment of PFI and PF2, and confirms many of the fears UNISON has been raising for more than 20 years, the union said today (Thursday). The NAO says there are currently 700 PFI and PF2 deals in operation, and if no […]
Help celebrate our school support staff on social media at noon on 24 November
She also recognises the chance she’s now been given to change things. “I’m on the select committee for women and equalities – and I’ve got the […]
20-month dispute ends in victory for janitors in nursery, primary and ASL schools
Staff in England who qualified after September 2016 need to hold a paediatric first aid certificate, under regulations that came into force last month
Trade unions warn that, without more money being put in, any new changes to benefit some schools will mean others losing out even more. That is why UNISON has joined […]
Government needs to ‘properly recognise the value of careers professionals’ says UNISON after minister’s speech on service strategy for England
Teaching assistants, school supervisors, admin staff and other support workers striking between 7am and 1pm every day this week
UNISON members can help teaching union NASUWT with its annual survey into the true cost of education for families
School support staff – the numbers
The government announced plans earlier this autumn to change the way it funds “early years” or preschool services, which would mean less money for nursery […]