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Time to stop homophobic bullying(04/07/08) Unions call for LGBT equality education in schoolsFinal pay offer for further education workers(23/06/08) Association of Colleges (AoC) makes an improved pay offer of 3.2%, or £550 - whichever is higher - from 1 October 2008.Members speak up for public services(09/06/08) MPs hear call for pay justiceNews list > |
National agreementsUNISON is the largest trade union for staff in schools and local authority education departments. Our members include teaching assistants, nursery staff, administrators, secretaries, policy officers, technicians, cleaners, caretakers, school meals workers - in fact anyone working in schools or supporting education. National agreementsNew national guidance on fixed term and part time employees(18/06/2008) Attached to this bulletin is the new national guidance agreement for fixed term and part time employees from the joint AoC and Union working party. circular
Part-Time Employees in FE
Fixed-Term Employees
New National Agreement on Sexual Orientation for England(06/05/2005) This is the new national agreement from the joint AoC and Union equalities working party.National Agreement on Gender Equality(14/03/2007) A national joint guidance on the Gender Equality Duty has been agreed. We would recommend that you use this alongside the UNISON negotiating advice to negotiate with your employer the Gender Equality Scheme. Unlike the other duties, the gender duty is explicit in the requirement for employers to consult with the trade unions. We are urging our members to use this as an opportunity to make a real difference in the workplace.New Agreement on Adoption Leave(14/03/2007) A national joint guidance on Adoption Leave. We would recommend that you use this alongside the UNISON negotiating advice available on this area. Click here to download the guide.Joint Guidance on Adoption Leave
Maternity Leave(14/03/2007) A national joint guidance on Maternity Leave has been agreed. We would recommend that you use this alongside the UNISON negotiating advice available on this area. Click here to download the guide.Joint Guidance on Maternity Leave
Disability Equality Agreement in FE(07/11/2006) Colleges will need to draw up their first Disability Equality Scheme by December 2006. To help assist with this joint guidance agreement on Disability Equality has been agreed between the AoC and FE Trade Unions. This guidance has been developed jointly to equip Colleges to meet their obligations under the Disability Discrimination Act 1995, as amended by the Disability Discrimination Act 2005, the European Framework Directive 2000, and other relevant legislation.Disability Equality in FE Agreement
Age Equality Joint Agreement(06/09/2006) This is a joint agreement on guidance between the AoC and FE trade unions. Most colleges will have equality policies based upon past AoC recommendations and guidance.Pay and Conditions Settlement in Further Education, 2006/2007(14/08/2006) The final offer sent to branches and colleges in June (FE/35/2006) has now been accepted by all unionsJob Evaluation In Further Education(09/03/06) This provides information on the virtual user group on job evaluation for UNISON members. The aim is to use this as a forum to exchange information and good practice. From the fax back we have received from members of the user group it appears that progress on job evaluation is very slow although there are exceptions to this for instance Chichester College is nearing completion of the process.Training for UNISON Members on Job Evaluation(09/03/2006) A two day training package has been developed and a briefing for Regional Education Officers and Regional Officers who will be working with colleges on negotiating the package will be held on 26 April 2006.< Back | More > |
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• For urgent help and advice at work to go Help at Work. • UNISON's education workforce unit is managed by Christina McAnea. UNISON Education workforce 1 Mabledon Place London WC1H 9AJ Email: education@unison.co.uk
Documents: further education
AoC indicative 2008-09 spine based on final pay recommendationThe Association of Colleges indicative pay scales showing the proposed salary increases from 1 October 2008. The shaded area shows the points with the additional uplift to equal a £550 rise. AoC indicative 2008-09 spine based on final pay recommendation
UNISON's response to the DIUS consultation on informal adult learningUNISON believe that workplace learning and the support of trade unions can make that vital difference to many people. We are calling for an entitlement to time off work for learning up to Level 2 and a new system of individual learning accounts.Acrobat PDF (438582 bytes)
Further Education Pay - Power Point Presentation [PPT]This presentation sets out the full details of the 2008/09 FE pay claim for England. It should be used to explain the claim to members and non members. Further Education Pay [PPT]
Further education recruitment leafletThere's strength in numbers. Download a leaflet and help us sign up new members. Batches can be ordered through the online catalogue. Stock number 2659Further education recruitment leaflet
Further Education newsletter
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