Staff and students have suffered serious injuries as a result of offensive weapons being brought into colleges, according to a UNISON survey published today (Tuesday). Machetes, hammers, metal bars...
A pay offer to higher education staff falls far short of the annual rise they deserve as university bosses have seen their salaries soar, says UNISON. The union’s higher education executive has now...
Education unions representing staff at Academies Enterprise Trust (AET) – the largest academy chain in the UK – are today (Wednesday) launching a ballot asking if employees have confidence in the...
The UK’s largest academy chain faces a potential dispute with seven education unions over job cuts, low wages and outsourcing.
The article Education unions warn academy trusts over cuts first...
The OfS report demonstrates the inequality and injustice at the heart of higher education pay
The article Reduce vice chancellor pay and reward staff fairly across the university sector first...
This new insight from those at the heart of decision-making on where money is spent – and axed from budgets – is deeply concerning.
The article Residents face losing essential services as council...
It’s shocking that so many people in jobs are still struggling financially and living in poverty.
The article Council workers pawning belongings to make ends meet, says UNISON first appeared on the...
Further education should not be at the bottom of the pecking order when it comes to investment.
The article Further education cuts threaten sustainability of UK businesses, says UNISON first...
Much more needs to be done to improve the social care sector and restore the dignity that’s lacking
The article UNISON responds to CQC State of Care report first appeared on the UNISON National site.
Young families across the country are struggling because childcare costs are such a massive drain on their finances.
The article Childcare plans will make a huge difference to young families and...