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UNISON wins huge settlement for school meals workers

Many were still expected to work the hours that they were originally contracted to do; UNISON national officer Leigh Powell explained: “Workers on 30-hour contracts saw their hours cut to 25 […]

Article, News on the UNISON National site.

Government should be investing in schools not banning strikes, says UNISON

“Yet these measures could prevent some school staff from ever striking again. That’s not the behaviour of a democratic government. “This […]

News, Press release on the UNISON National site.

Cash-strapped school support staff are paying for pupils’ essentials

Dedicated staff using food banks and cutting back on heating to cope in cost-of-living crisis

News, Press release on the UNISON National site.

Stars in Our Schools goes to Parliament

The event was hosted in the run-up to the union's annual celebration day, Stars in Our Schools, on Friday 24 November. Stars in Our Schools highlights the vital role of support staff in […]

Article, News on the UNISON National site.

Twinkle, twinkle: Stars in Our Schools is back

All types of schools and early years settings are encouraged to take part this November. Over the past few years […]

Article on the UNISON National site.

Government must come clean over scale of crumbly concrete in schools

“At-risk schools remain in the dark as they wait for inspections. This is simply not good enough. “Ministers […]

News, Press release on the UNISON National site.

UNISON urges government to make schools safe now

‘We now have the absurd situation of government departments ringing schools days before term begins, telling them to prepare for potential building closures’

Article on the UNISON National site.

School budgets reach breaking point, so UNISON members are taking action

As school budgets reach breaking point, there are inevitable consequences for the quality of education being […]

Article on the UNISON National site.

Energy bills see schools pull back on ventilation and CO2 monitoring

The lack of any government messaging on COVID has also affected the issue

Article, News on the UNISON National site.

Heatwave advice for schools and early years settings

Red warning heatwave – advice for schools and early years settings The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has increased the heat-health alert for England to level 4 – the highest possible, and the Met Office has issued  the first ever red warning for large parts of England for Monday and Tuesday (with an amber warning in place for other areas – please […]

Page on the UNISON National site.

UNISON slates government over school funding shortages

Research reveals that many headteachers in primary and secondary schools in England are having to cut staff, IT equipment, trips and more as the funding crisis bites

Article, News on the UNISON National site.

Unions urge education secretary to extend free COVID testing

No 10’s Living with COVID plan ‘is likely to result in further illness and disruption to face-to-face education’

Article, News on the UNISON National site.

Low sick pay is leaving school meals staff unable to self-isolate

UNISON has written to the 20 biggest catering companies to urge that they review their sick pay policies in order to help keep staff and pupils safe

Article, News on the UNISON National site.

Allow schools to close early as Omicron spreads exponentially, says UNISON 

Stopping the virus in its tracks and keeping pupils and communities safe should be a top priority

News, Press release on the UNISON National site.

Government must act right away to prevent disruption in schools, say unions

It’s not too late for ministers to introduce additional measures to protect pupils, staff and their families before Christmas.

Article on the UNISON National site.