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UNISON says low pay, heavy workloads and a lack of appreciation are reasons why schools and colleges are […]

The closing date for receipt of completed application forms is Friday 11 July 2014. School uniform grants application form School uniform grants poster School uniform grants leaflet UNISON […]

“Making light of violence when staff in schools are increasingly likely to face assaults is in very poor taste. Ofsted inspectors are already […]

School support staff had the opportunity to share their experiences with politicians

There For You has a fund available to help low-income members with grants for school uniforms

“Years of neglect and underfunding have worsened the situation, leaving some schools on the verge of collapse. “With the autumn statement just days away, the chancellor must […]

It means losing a day's pay and few can afford that. Strikes remain a last resort, with workers forced to jump through multiple hoops to exercise their legal right. “Yet these measures could […]

The majority of workers affected are low-paid, female workers. Ms Powell continued: “The employer’s argument was that […]

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

UNISON takes pride in celebrating public service workers, and this Friday’s annual Stars In Our Schools celebration is very special to me. I spent many […]

A ​UK-wide survey of more than 13,000 school workers reveals that staff – including teaching assistants, caterers and cleaners – are buying […]

Unless councils and schools can pay competitive rates, employees will find better-paid, less-stressful work elsewhere and new […]

Parents, carers and staff should be told if any school buildings are on the brink of collapse. “This is a disaster waiting to happen. By […]

When they do, the supplier isn’t clear about the source of uniforms or the treatment of workers who make the school jumpers, shirts, trousers and skirts. “There’s no reason why Trutex and […]