About one in five of our members are school support staff – that’s how big a group you are in our union. “And that’s really important […]
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Education workers in Northern Ireland are not prepared to sit and wait while you sort out all the political problems […]
“However, too often, they are taken for granted and lack clear career progression. A dedicated pay and reward system would ensure they are fairly […]
The complaint alleged that the education union had actively sought to recruit school support staff and had intervened in pay negotiations between the three recognised unions
Many workers at United Learning chain losing out on wages
A UK-wide union survey of more than 6,000 school workers reveals staff – including teaching assistants, catering and cleaning workers, librarians […]
The event gave MPs the chance to celebrate support staff, as well as talk to UNISON members about the issues being faced in schools
The statement highlights the vital role that school support staff have played during the pandemic, the woeful response of the government to the cost of […]
‘The surge in cases in our schools is extremely concerning … Enough is enough’
UNISON has, with other unions, issued a joint statement to the government warning against fully re-opening schools until staff safety is scientifically […]
And that is why she is joining UNISON in celebrating Stars in Our Schools – one day in the year when we celebrate the school support staff who work so hard to make our […]
UNISON urges Ormiston to pause process for full consultation
The deal has been struck with Edsential – a community interest company owned by Cheshire West and Wirral councils, which provides support services across the education sector in the two council […]
Working in schools can be hugely rewarding – but it’s also incredibly hard work and doesn’t always come with […]
We want to promote the importance of team working and show that public services not only depend on support […]