Union says a phased return of all schools and colleges in England from 8 March will protect pupils and staff
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UNISON and the joint higher education trade unions have expressed say they’re “extremely disappointed” at a proposal to freeze pay for higher education support staff
UNISON recommends two-year pay offer to members in English colleges in online consultation that closes on 15 May
Working group to look into best way for members to protest at another low pay offer
Union welcomes Commons select committee report revealing ‘the true scale of the funding cuts to schools and colleges’
Government plans to allow employers in England to opt out of local government pension scheme are an ‘unwarranted and grievous’ attack on higher and further education staff
Members at ‘around 20’ FE colleges in England will take part in nationally co-ordinated ballot
‘At first it was gut instinct,’ says Julie Robinson, who challenged an error in how term-time staff at West Midlands sixth form college were being paid
Campaign will see further education unions, college employers and students lobby Parliament in October to call for proper funding
Claim is for 5% or £1,500, whichever is greater, and the living wage
UNISON reacts to minister’s announcement of review into English further education funding, alongside ‘efficiency and resilience’
FE colleges in northern England announce plans for hundreds of job losses
UNISON recommends rejection of pay offer of 1% or £250 from Association of Colleges in online ballot which runs until 17 November
UNISON recommends members accept ‘cap-busting’ offer in ballot which closes on 26 July
Unions meet Association of Colleges for discussions over claim for ‘inflation plus 3%’ pay claim from September