Please find below details of forthcoming courses for October. These courses are free for UNISON members to attend. You can find further details and how to book on our website here. Further courses up to February 2026 are also there. September – Places still available Experience Matters on 30 September at 12.30pm – 1.30pm October Online courses via Teams […]
Details How does it feel to be working in education right now? What changes do you want to see that make things fairer for school support staff? School support staff in UNISON have a plan to win better through the new School Support Staff Negotiating Body (SSSNB). Join your fellow members at this national webinar […]
UNISON National Labour Link Elections Ballot Papers Ballot papers are being sent to members home addresses. If Unison have an email address for you, you should receive an email with ballot codes to enable you to vote online. Voting starts on 22 September and ends at 5pm on 27 October. The members voting helpline opens […]
We are currently on the look out for a young members officer ✊ The role of the branch young members’ officer is ideal for someone who is interested in becoming more active in the union. The post may be a stepping stone to becoming a steward or taking on wider roles. The responsibilities include: recruiting […]
Climate change is significantly impacting worker safety and health, exposing them to higher daily temperatures and more frequent, severe heatwaves. Summary In recent years, the UK has experienced shifts in typical weather patterns While there is no maximum workplace temperature in the UK, the law mandates that “During working hours, the temperature in all workplaces […]
You might have seen the headlines over the weekend – it’s the end of the health and social care visa in effect. UNISON is aware that there will be great concern and anxiety for our members about the implications of the proposals in The Immigration White Paper announced by the Government. We want to underline our […]
How are government-funded childcare hours changing? From September 2025, working parents of children under the age of five will be entitled to 30 hours of government-funded childcare a week. Currently, 15 hours of government-funded childcare is available for all children from the age of nine months. 30 hours of government-funded childcare is available for children aged […]
UNISON is proud of its work to promote trans-inclusive workplaces, and of its track record in campaigning for changes to equalities laws The Supreme Court judgment has created anxiety and concern for many trans, non-binary and gender diverse people. UNISON wants to make clear that it will not condone use of the ruling to generate hostility against or between people who have or share the different characteristics protected […]