Useful Resources

Website Links

National UNISON site
unison.org.uk
Huge on-line resource which contains a wealth of information including national news, UNISON jobs, media materials for campaigns and much more.

UNISON North West
unisonnw.org
Regional UNISON site that contains information and resources which cater for over 120 branches in the North West.

UNISON Training Courses
unisonnw.org/unisoncourses
Visit this page for more details on training courses available to UNISON activists throughout the North West.

UNISON Active Blog
unisonactive.blogspot.com
Unofficial UNISON blog produced by activists for activists which brings news, briefings and events from a progressive left perspective.

Anti Academies Alliance
antiacademies.org.uk
This site contains an abundance of information about ongoing campaigns, events and news as well as ways in which you too can get involved in the opposition to the government’s academies programme.

MEWAN – Manchester Education Wide Area Network
mewan.net
This massive interactive website has just one purpose – to support the learning and teaching in Manchester schools.

Thompsons Solicitors
thompsons.law.co.uk
Excellent legal resources for trade union members and activists from Thompsons, UNISON’s expert lawyers

Trades Union Congress
tuc.org.uk
The TUC is the voice of Britain at work. With 58 affiliated unions representing 6.2 million working people from all walks of life, it campaigns for a fair deal at work and for social justice at home and abroad.

UNISON Education website
unison.org.uk/at-work/education-services
UNISON national website containing all the latest on our education campaigns.

Skills for Schools
skillsforschools.org.uk
Online guide to careers, training and development for support staff in schools.

Stars in Our Schools
starsinourschools.uk
An annual celebration of school support staff. UNISON organises the day to celebrate the wondering work they do every day and to make sure the world knows just how vital they are to our children’s education.

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