We are so saddened to hear of members dying in the line of duty, as they try to help others in this unprecedented time. We want you to know that if you’re the family or friend of a UNISON member that has died, we’re here to help. Find out about UNISON’s Death Benefit and more
The grant programme closed once the application limit was reached. Funds for this grant are limited and […]
The Winter Fuel Grant team are currently assessing applications. Members should expect to receive a response to their application in the next 12 weeks. Please be aware that members will not receive individual responses to emails requesting an update on their application. The deadline to return documents to us was 12 February Failure to have […]
UNISON represents staff across all types of schools and special units, including academies in England. We negotiate nationally, regionally and locally […]
However, in recent years the government has been undermining schools linked to local authorities and focused on getting schools to convert to becoming academies […]
If you are interested in running a course in your school, talk to your local UNISON branch or call 0800 0 857 857 and ask to be put in touch with your […]
UNISON’s view is that if an employer requires you to wear a uniform, or specific clothing for your job, then the employer should pay for the uniform and the cost of […]
At the end of August 2023, the Department for Education (DfE) suddenly ordered over 100 schools, colleges and nurseries in England to close buildings just before the start of the new autumn […]
Latest update Covid on the rise – what your school needs to do Unfortunately Covid cases are again increasing significantly and recent DfE […]
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 […]
Annual one-day seminar for UNISON school support staff.
UNISON has produced the following guidance for members and reps on the basic measures your school or early years setting should be taking for preventing and controlling scarlet fever and group A […]
