Pay and Conditions Survey

(11/01/2010) We are currently seeking to update the information we hold on pay and conditions issues for the Careers/ Connexions members. We would be grateful if you could complete this brief online survey.

Survey on Cuts Taking Place in the Careers/Connexions Service

(11/01/2010)We are gathering information on cuts taking place in the Careers/Connexions sector. Clearly we will be challenging these and information we receive on developments taking place will be useful. We have developed a short online survey Click here to take survey

Quality Choice and Aspiration UNISON Response

(12/11/2009)The Governments’ new Information And Guidance strategy, “Quality, Choice and Aspiration - A strategy for young people's information, advice and guidance” has been launched and the bulletin provides UNISON response to this as well as seek information from branches/reps on how this is being applied locally.

Notice of Branch Seminar 9 February 2010

(15/10/2009)A seminar for UNISON representatives and stewards working in the Careers/Connexions sector and UNISON members working in the Youth and Community sector will be held on Tuesday, 9 February 2010 at Friends House, Euston Road, London (it is opposite to Euston Station)The seminar will run from 10.30 a.m. until 4.00 p.m. Delegates are welcome to register from 9.15 a.m.

In Defence of the Connexions/Careers Service

(19/08/2009)There has been much critical coverage of the Careers/Connexions Service in the media which UNISON has responded to on behalf of our members. We have had articles in Children and Young People Now and this has included this letter which was published from the Chair of the UNISON National Careers/Connexions Forum.

Connexions Roundup

(19/08/2009)This bulletin provides a roundup of issues in the Careers/Connexions Service in England, Scotland and Wales.

UNISON Response to Unleashing Aspiration - The Final Report of the Panel on Fair Access to the Professions

(July 2009)There has been much public discussion around the new report “Unleashing Aspiration - The Final Report of the Panel on Fair Access to the Professions". Much of it has been unhelpful and focussed on the report’s accompanying Press release and comments by the Chair of the Panel Alan Milburn.

Connexions Roundup

(29/04/2009) This bulletin provides a roundup of issues in the Careers/Connexions Service in England, Scotland and Wales.

Study of New Arrangements for Connexions/Careers/IAG Services

(06/04/2009)This report provides a summary of the recently published report on Local Variations :A Follow-Up Study of New Arrangements for Connexions/Careers/IAG Services for Young People in England.

Model Pay Claim

(27/02/2009) Below is the bulletin drawing attention to the model pay claim that has been drawn up for the Careers/Connexions sector.


Model Pay Claim