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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 […]

Article, News on the UNISON National site.

Labour commit to restore School Support Staff Negotiating Body in England

The shadow education secretary, Bridget Phillipson, has announced the party’s policy to reintroduce the body if they win the next general election

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

Many workers at United Learning chain losing out on wages

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

Almost all the staff (98%) said they are concerned their pay isn't enough to cover the spiralling cost of living. But despite these financial pressures, more […]

News, Press release on the UNISON National site.

MPs celebrate Stars in our Schools at parliamentary drop-in

Stars in our Schools is all about recognising their wonderful contributions. And, until 30 November, anyone can nominate a Star – with one winner from each of the 12 regions […]

Article, News on the UNISON National site.

UNISON and Labour highlight the importance of school support staff

A joint vision for the future of school support staff has been presented at the union’s school support staff seminar

Article on the UNISON National site.

UNISON backs councils’ attempt to close schools amid COVID spike

And today Mr Thorpe said he had “no choice” but to back down. The confrontation came as London […]

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

It never occurred to her that when she stood as a Labour candidate in the very safe Tory parliamentary seat of Canterbury earlier this year, that she might end […]

Article, moving on the UNISON National site.

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

UNISON urges Ormiston to pause process for full consultation

News, Press release on the UNISON National site.

School staff win living wage

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 […]

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.