UNISON’s letter to trusts warns that the government’s failure to make good on overdue talks is increasing the risk of ‘serious industrial escalation’. The union also advises that funding allocations ...

Support staff are the heartbeat of education, enriching pupils’ lives with care, safety and encouragement. Today for Stars in ...

Local government workers rarely seek recognition – but they deserve it. Nominate someone you know who goes above and beyond ...

The unions are warning pay for council and school staff continues to lag behind many other public services. In turn, low wages have led to a recruitment and retention crisis while demand for key ...

“All other day one rights are protected. Those on sick pay, access to parental rights and protection from discrimination, or for being in a union. Of course, there will be critics. But the bill and ...

UNISON had three big demands for this budget. Policy officer Anna Birley asks: how did the government measure up?

Education secretary Bridget Phillipson and UNISON London regional secretary Sara Gorton will be visiting Waverley School in Enfield – a special school for pupils with severe learning difficulties – at ...

Commenting on the budget, UNISON general secretary Christina McAnea said today (Wednesday): “Scrapping the cruel two-child benefit cap is a victory for thousands of working families. Good riddance to ...

Industrial action can include strike action (which is any concerted stoppage of work) or action short of strike action such as ‘go-slows’ or ‘working to rule’. Although there is no positive legal ...