Cutting corners risk pushing us back to square one
Cutting corners risk pushing us back to square one
The words are fine, but action and government investment is needed to make Augar review recommendations work
UNISON and other unions representing college workers – UCU, the NEU, GMB and Unite – submitted a joint claim for a pay rise of 5% or £1,500 a year […]
Further education should not be at the bottom of the pecking order when it comes to investment.
But a firm response from the joint unions saw the AoC reverse its decision and agree to receive the claim, which has now been formally […]
Unions meet Association of Colleges for discussions over claim for ‘inflation plus 3%’ pay claim from September
UNISON and fellow further education unions ask for ‘inflation plus’ pay rises from September
Months of campaigning and industrial action win improved pay offer for FE workers which matches that of lecturers
Consultations see members agree pay rises for 2016/17 in both countries – UNISON calls on colleges in England to implement Association of Colleges offer as soon as possible
General secretary Dave Prentis signs joint letter to chancellor Philip Hammond ahead of autumn statement
Union calls for full engagement with workforce following government guidance on area reviews and their implementation
Further education committee agrees to talks, but further strikes remain a possibility
First national strike will take place in support of fair pay and parity with lecturer colleagues
College employers urged to use negotiations on 25 August to agee pay fairness or strikes will mark the start of new academic year
Joint unions submit claim for £1 an hour pay rise and the living wage as a minimum in England