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National news
Time to stop homophobic bullying(04/07/08) Unions call for LGBT equality education in schoolsFinal pay offer for further education workers(23/06/08) Association of Colleges (AoC) makes an improved pay offer of 3.2%, or £550 - whichever is higher - from 1 October 2008.Members speak up for public services(09/06/08) MPs hear call for pay justiceNews list > |
Teaching assistant controls urged(19/06/2008) Please click onto this link below - Unison says assistants are being used for cheap teaching across the UKhttp://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/education/7462691.stm FE final pay offer – full consultative postal ballot of every member announced(03/07/2008) The UNISON FE National Committee has decided to hold a full consultative postal ballot of every FE member in England on the AoC’s final pay offer.UNISON Seeks Justice for Contract Workers07/04/08) UNISON members working in higher education have vowed to step up the fight against the exploitation of contract workers.SIXTH FORM COLLEGES PAY UPDATE(20/06/2008) UNISON today submitted the 2008/9 pay claim for support staff in sixth form colleges.Every Child Matters' - Briefings(15/05/06) In response to rapid changes in Children’s services delivery in England under the Government’s ‘Every Child Matters‘ strategy we will be producing a series of briefings on different aspects of related programmes and strategies. These briefings that can easily be photocopied and are particularly aimed at those staff groups who do not access professional journals and trade magazines where new changes are being announced. Click here to go the briefings http://www.unison.org.uk/education/children/child_matters.aspConsultation on Youth Sector Support Arrangements(21/04/2008) Please find attached the UNISON response to the Department for Children, Schools and Families consultation on Youth Sector Support Arrangements. The consultation explores how to improve the capacity, coherence and quality of support arrangements for youth sector professionals, volunteers and organisations. |
CONTACT DETAILS
• For urgent help and advice at work to go Help at Work. • UNISON's education workforce unit is managed by Christina McAnea. UNISON Education workforce 1 Mabledon Place London WC1H 9AJ Email: education@unison.co.uk
Recent documents
UNISON in Schools Newsletter Summer 2008The newsletter from UNISON for members working in schools. To order further copies please e-mail stockorders@unison.co.uk and quote stock order number 2166. UNISON in Schools Newsletter Summer 2008
Guidance on Trans Equality in Post School EducationThe guide’s aim is to ensure that trans equality is embedded in all policies and practices in post-school education. It is relevant for education providers, managers, students’ unions and trade unions. This guide provides background information, practical advice and examples of best practice, so that employers in the education sector can take the positive steps required to fulfil both legal requirements and provide a positive environment for trans workers and students.Copies can also be ordered from Communications via stockorders@unison.co.uk by quoting the stock reference number no 2691  Guidance on Trans Equality in Post 16 Education
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