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Education workers across Northern Ireland take action for pay justice

From Belfast to Omagh, Downpatrick to Ballycastle, members demanded long overdue reform to the education authority’s pay and grading structure. UNISON believes this must be changed to recognise and […]

Article, News on the UNISON National site.

Labour commit to restore School Support Staff Negotiating Body in England

“However, too often, they are taken for granted and lack clear career progression. A dedicated pay and reward system would ensure they are fairly […]

Article, News on the UNISON National site.

Joint UNISON, GMB and Unite statement on the outcome of their complaint against the NEU

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

Article on the UNISON National site.

England’s largest academy trust withholding back pay from staff, says UNISON

UNISON head of education Mike Short said: “Every penny counts for low-paid workers, and even more so during the cost-of-living crisis. “Support staff at the trust can’t afford […]

News, Press release on the UNISON National site.

Low-earning school support staff are paying for pupils’ food, skipping meals and taking on multiple jobs to survive

A ​UK-wide union survey of more than 6,000 school workers reveals staff – including teaching assistants, catering and cleaning workers, librarians and […]

News, Press release on the UNISON National site.

MPs celebrate Stars in our Schools at parliamentary drop-in

The event gave MPs the chance to celebrate support staff, as well as talk to UNISON members about the issues being faced in schools

Article, News on the UNISON National site.

UNISON and Labour highlight the importance of school support staff

“The government cannot continue to ignore these vital, professional workers. They and employers must acknowledge their crucial role in our education system, and take urgent […]

Article on the UNISON National site.

UNISON backs councils’ attempt to close schools amid COVID spike

‘The surge in cases in our schools is extremely concerning … Enough is enough’

Article, News on the UNISON National site.

UNISON calls for government to prioritise staff safety before re-opening schools

Suggestions that the government in England is considering reopening schools has caused huge anxiety amongst school staff and parents

Article on the UNISON National site.

From school star to star MP

Fledgling MP Rosie Duffield has a very personal reason for supporting UNISON’s Stars in our Schools celebrations

Article, moving on the UNISON National site.

Academy chain’s plan to axe staff could risk school safety

The threatened workers are responsible for conducting fire safety checks and ensuring fire alarms and escape routes are up […]

News, Press release on the UNISON National site.

School staff win living wage

But it is not just the lowest paid workers who will receive a pay rise under the deal negotiated by UNSION. School support staff across […]

Article on the UNISON National site.

Blog: Thank you school support staff – without you schools couldn’t function

On behalf of UNISON’s 1.3 million members, I want to take this opportunity to thank school support staff for everything you’ve done for our nation’s children this year.

General Secretary's blog, News on the UNISON National site.

Feel undervalued? Tell us more

Please take part in our survey on support staff in public services

Article on the UNISON National site.

School meals – tell us your story

UNISON survey launched to find out what school meals staff have to say

Article on the UNISON National site.