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UNISON Ofsted Forum welcomes all members, including those who have transferred from CSCI to the Office for Standards in Education, Children's Services and Skills known as Ofsted. UNISON has the biggest membership of the three trade unions recognised by Ofsted, and we represent members across all grades in the organisation.

Ofsted dispute: member consultation on way forward

(9/7/08) We have learned that last year Ofsted posted an £8.6M underspend and Her Majesty’s Chief Inspector enjoyed a 21% salary increase. Meanwhile the cost of living continues to escalate. UNISON is now consulting members on the dispute and what further action they may want to take.

Hold tight as Ofsted steps up the pressure

(20/6/08) As the second wave of industrial action short of strike enters another week it is clear that Ofsted management are starting to feel the pressure. This is reflected in their attempts to clamp down on members over travel arrangements. In any dispute as the action escalates it is to be expected that management seek to put pressure on union members to weaken support. This advice is intended to help members hold tight and stand firm.

Further advice on Ofsted action beginning 16 June

(13/6/08) It has come to the attention of UNISON that Ofsted management are denying some of our members the use of a hire car if the request is due to the action short of strike planned from Monday 16 June.

UPDATE on talks, further call to ACTION

The first wave of industrial action in Ofsted secured a further meeting with management. While we wait to see if these initial talks produce any movement a further wave of action short of strike will start on Monday 16 June.

Solid strike shows strength of feeling in Ofsted

(21/5/08) Congratulations to all members who supported the industrial action on Friday 16 May! Members by the hundred demonstrated their feelings of outrage at the pay offer imposed by management by taking strike action - the first ever action by UNISON in Ofsted.

Ofsted industrial action: frequently asked questions

(14/5/08) Here we set out some FAQs on the industrial action within Ofsted including advice on working to contracted hours only.

Strike announced for Friday 16th May

(09/5/08) UNISON is calling all members in Ofsted to come out on strike on Friday May 16th, following the decisive "yes" vote in our industrial action ballot.

Industrial action ballot results

(02/5/08) The results of UNISON’s official ballot of members for industrial action over the 2007-10 pay dispute are now available and have also been notified to Ofsted management. Decisions on action will be communicated to members shortly.

UNISON to ballot for strike in Ofsted

(03/04/08) UNISON will now ballot members in Ofsted for industrial action. After a 94% vote to reject the 2007-10 pay offer members are angry that Ofsted is imposing below-inflation rises and, for many, a three-year pay freeze.

Ofsted workers vote to reject pay offer

(31/03/08) UNISON members in Ofsted vote overwhelmingly (94%) to reject an unfair and divisive three-year pay offer

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