Unite warns that the Scottish Government’s failure to address the crisis in local government pay could see schools close and waste ‘pile up on the streets’ Unite the union is demanding immediate…Read more…
Unite launches ballot over pay at every Scottish local authority
Unite has today (May 30) confirmed it has served notice to all thirty-two Scottish local authorities that strike ballots are imminent in an escalating pay dispute. The trade union has confirmed that…Read more…
UNISON slates government over school funding shortages
Research reveals that many headteachers in primary and secondary schools in England are having to cut staff, IT equipment, trips and more as the funding crisis bites
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Northern Ireland local gov’t workers to strike
Unite members in Northern Ireland councils, the Education Authority, NI Housing Executive and schools have launched their first week of strike action to win improved pay. The strike will likely…Read more…
Unions urge education secretary to extend free COVID testing
No 10’s Living with COVID plan ‘is likely to result in further illness and disruption to face-to-face education’
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Low sick pay is leaving school meals staff unable to self-isolate
UNISON has written to the 20 biggest catering companies to urge that they review their sick pay policies in order to help keep staff and pupils safe
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Allow schools to close early as Omicron spreads exponentially, says UNISON
Stopping the virus in its tracks and keeping pupils and communities safe should be a top priority
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Gov’t must do more to protect staff and pupils
Support staff, teachers, school leaders and families are uniting today (December 9) to urge the government to better protect pupils and staff from Covid in schools in the lead up to Christmas. With…Read more…
Government must act right away to prevent disruption in schools, say unions
It’s not too late for ministers to introduce additional measures to protect pupils, staff and their families before Christmas.
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New COVID-19 variant: updated guidance does not go far enough, says UNISON
The union is calling on the Westminster government to urgently introduce additional measures to protect pupils and staff in all schools
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Schools risk support staff exodus over pay, warns UNISON
Many have reached a point where they simply can’t afford to stay in the job they love.
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Enough is enough, #VoteYes for a proper pay rise
Council and school workers deserve a fair and proper pay rise. UNISON is balloting members for strike action after members rejected a 1.75% pay rise. Tell employers that #EnoughIsEnough and #VoteYes for a proper pay rise. www.unison.org.uk/LGpayRead more…
Education unions call for urgent action on climate change crisis
School estates must be sustainable and curriculum must change
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Help improve COVID-19 safety in schools
UNISON is asking members to email their MP to put pressure on the government to reintroduce COVID-19 safety measures in schools
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New toolkit highlights positive impact of teaching assistants
Independent research shows that, on average, teaching assistants add an additional four months of pupil progress over the course of a year
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UNISON urges MPs to act amid surging school COVID-19 cases
Education unions have sent an urgent letter asking MPs to call the government to action
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The forgotten frontline: council and school staff need a 10% pay rise
UNISON is calling for a 10% pay rise for all local government workers, as financial recognition for their commitment to public service
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Government’s “alarming” approach abandons children to the risks of Covid
The government’s alarming approach abandons children to a highly transmissible virus spreading at a record pace through schools
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Unions call on schools and colleges to retain masks
UNISON joins other education unions in England to put the case for continuing use of face coverings by staff and children
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‘We must move cautiously’
Unite has joined other education unions, scientists, public health experts, parents and pupils in calling for Covid safety measures in secondary schools to remain in place and only be lifted once…Read more…