Giving all staff priority testing, reducing the size of pupil ‘bubbles’ and making face coverings compulsory on school buses would help ensure schools can continue to stay open in the coming weeks, education unions say today (Tuesday). In a joint letter to education secretary Gavin Williamson, several proposals are outlined by UNISON, GMB and Unite […]
The Hazards Campaign have organised an online interactive session to discuss how schools can ensure the health and safety of staff and pupils and therefore the health of its community. Speakers from UNISON and the other School unions will be in attendance at this meeting which is taking place on Thursday 20th August between 6:00 […]
On Thursday 9 July at 7pm, UNISON North West launched the First They Clap Us, Then They Slap Us campaign via a Facebook Live stream hosted by the UNISON North West Facebook page. The campaign launch was a live stream where members were able to hear about the inadequate pay offer, UNISON’s consultation and why […]
Further to our recent post, we are happy to report that our branch phone is now working again and members can contact the branch on 0161 254 7500 for advice and support. We are currently experiencing an issue with our branch phone, which means we are unable to accept calls at the present time. Our […]
Hopefully the levels of Covid-19 deaths and new infections will continue to decline but it is at a much slower rate than most of Europe and the relaxation of measures without apparently reaching the Government’s own threshold risks a second wave. The ineptness of the Government is shown in almost all it touches. The Government’s […]
Join us at UNISON’s first trial national webinar session for school activists, branches and organising staff – at 4pm this Friday evening 5th June. School support staff are working in difficult and challenging times as schools re-open in England at a time of uncertainty. To help support UNISON’s members, organisers and activists you are invited […]
Advice for members in primary schools concerned about returning to work 1 June UNISON has consistently opposed the expansion of pupil numbers in primary schools in England on 1 June. We believe that it increases the risks to pupils, staff, parents and the wider community. This has been backed up by Independent Sage, a group […]
Joint union planning guidance for Secondary Schools This joint commentary and checklist follows the expected structure of the DfE Planning Guide for Secondary Schools and will assist reps in secondary schools in challenging what is being unrealistically expected of school leaders. At the time of writing the publication of the DfE Planning Guide for Secondary […]
UNISON has now published guidance for vulnerable employees along with a template letter wording to their headteacher to explain their circumstances. You can find a copy of the guidance below and it is also listed as a resource on our schools page here. You can download this guidance by clicking on the link here.
We know this is a really anxious time for school staff in England and many of you will be unsure of where you stand with regards to returning to work on 1 June. Please be assured that we are doing everything we can to continue to produce robust advice for members. We are having final […]
