Education
Birmingham members meet to discuss Connexions cuts
(30/07/10) Local authority plans to slash budget by a thirdCampaigners fight on for Norfolk Connexions
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(27/07/10) Union helps produce joint guidance for collegesNews list >
UNISON members working in schools and education departments organise within local government branches. Any workplace issues or problems should be raised with the UNISON representative in the school or department (if there is one) or by contacting the UNISON branch at the local authority.
Most staff working in schools and local authority education departments are on local government pay and conditions. You can get more information on conditions in individual local authorities and schools from your local UNISON branch office.
UNISON works at regional level through regional officers who support branches.
Schools
UNISON 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.
UNISON is campaigning to make sure the vital contribution these staff make to schools and education is recognised and rewarded by calling for:
- Better pay and conditions
- Improved career structures
- Access to training and development
- Fair treatment for term-time, part-time and temporary staff
- High quality, well-resourced education services accountable to the local community
SSSNB - Update
(15/07/2010)Following the general election, the Independent Chair of the SSSNB received a letter from the Department for Education which stated that the Department was undertaking a review of the School Support Staff Negotiating Body (SSSNB) and support staff pay and conditions. As a result of this SSSNB activities was put on hold. The SSSNB Executive Group met on 13 July. At that meeting, Department for Education officials stated that government Ministers had still not made a decision on the future of the SSSNB. They were asked specifically to provide a written update on which areas, if any, of the SSSNB work programme could continue. The independent chair will be writing to the Secretary of State expressing concern over the delay. UNISON and the other support staff unions have also written to the Secretary of State asking for an urgent meeting to discuss this. To date we have not received a reply.Latest Edition of Schools Newsletter
(07/07/2010)The latest UNISON in Schools newsletter has been published and I enclose a copy. It gives updated information on academies, SSSNB, rarely cover and more. The newsletter includes an application form which we hope will draw new school members at a time when we need to be organising more than ever. Branches and regions can order copies from the Communications Department online catalogue stock no 2166 at http://www.unison.org.uk/resources/index.aspFighting Academies Bill
(01/06/2010)UNISON is completely opposed to the Lib-Con Government’s plans to make it easier for schools to become academies. These plans ride roughshod over local communities, parents and staff. UNISON is working with the TUC and other education unions and the Anti-Academies Alliance to oppose these plans.Industrial Action by NUT and NAHT SATS BOYCOTT
(29/04/2010)The National Union of Teachers (NUT) and the National Union of Head Teachers (NAHT) have balloted members in respect of industrial action to disrupt Key Stage 2 SATs tests in English and Maths.The ballot undertaken by both unions is only of their members in leadership roles with specific responsibilities regarding SATS testing.
National Awards for School Support Staff
(10/04/2010)Branches and members are advised of the national awards for school support staff. Branches are encouraged to participate in this.UNISON in Schools newsletter
(25/02/10) The latest UNISON in Schools newsletter has been published. To find out more read this story.New recruitment leaflet based around the SSSNB
(25/02/2010) We have a new recruitment leaflet based around the SSSNB. It is designed for use in school visits or other events where the School Support Staff Negotiating Body for England is under discussion. Branches and regions can order copies from the Communications Department online catalogue, stock no. 2166 at http://www.unison.org.uk/resources/index.asp.stock number 2860.
Results of caretakers and premises staff survey
(11/01/10) UNISON carried out a survey of caretakers and premises staff in December 2009. Click onto this page to see the results.< Back | More >
• 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
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Email: education@unison.co.uk
UNISON briefing on the Academies Bill
Briefing on the new Academies Bill
Briefing on the new Academies Bill - House of Commons Second Reading
SSSNB recruitment leaflet
New recruitment leaflet around School Support Staff Negotiating Body.SSSNB recruitment leaflet
Trust Schools - Negotiating advice for school staff
This is an updated briefing note for UNISON branches in England on the development of trust schools, the first of which opened in September 2007.Trust Schools - Negotiating advice for school staff
UNISON in education folder
A4 folder to hold education and million voices materials to hold materials when organisers and stewards go into school or other education workplaces.
Order online Stock no. 2582
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