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.

Sleepwalking into a special educational needs crisis

Chronic underfunding, overworked staff and simply not enough schools – inadequate SEND provision is leaving ‘vulnerable children by the wayside’

Further education college windows with banners

UNISON welcomes return of further education to public sector

ONS decision means that senior leaders will have to justify big pay awards

Article, News on the UNISON National site.
Sarah Sammon (UNISON teaching assistant), Catherine McKinnell (MP for Newcastle North) and Lynne Wade (UNISON teaching assistant)

MPs celebrate Stars in our Schools at parliamentary drop-in

The event gave MPs the chance to celebrate support staff, as well as talk to UNISON members about the issues being faced in schools

Article, News on the UNISON National site.
Exam papers

Strike dates set after exam board fails on pay

The action is likely to escalate unless AQA management is prepared to re-open talks

Article, News on the UNISON National site.

UK’s biggest exam board AQA failing on pay

AQA workers being balloted over low pay and new contracts

News, Press release on the UNISON National site.
busy classroom with children sitting on the floor

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.
busy classroom with children sitting on the floor

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

Article, News on the UNISON National site.
Empty school classroom

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’

Article, News on the UNISON National site.

Academy orders issued to schools in Hallam Diocese ‘unlawfully’, say education unions

Trying to force through mass changes to academy status is not only wrong-headed, it’s a complete distraction.

News, Press release on the UNISON National site.