Portrait of Jon Richards

Blog: Why this insult to council and school staff can’t be allowed to stand

The government must do the right thing by the people who have kept us going during the pandemic

Portrait of Jon Richards

Blog: UNISON delivers stunning blow on exit payments

Head of local government Jon Richards looks back at the latest Westminster U-turn – this time, after a legal challenge to its unfair plans

Portrait of Jon Richards

Blog: Worth more than a clap

How you can support the campaign for a decent, fair pay rise for all our key workers in councils and schools

School support staff have borne the brunt of funding cuts

‘The Chancellor needs to stop snipping away at children’s education and properly invest in their future’

New school year, new materials, new challenges

UNISON in schools has been working hard over the summer to produce new materials and update existing guidance and materials.