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MPs urged to put pressure on Ofsted

(24/07/08) Members ask ministers and others for help in getting employers to rethink imposed pay package

Time to stop homophobic bullying

(04/07/08) Unions call for LGBT equality education in schools

Final 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.
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Health and Safety

New Powers to Screen and Search Pupils for Weapons

(15/03/2007) As part of the Violent Crime Reduction Act the government is introducing proposals that will allow head teachers and authorised staff to search without consent, pupils whom they suspect are carrying a knife or other weapon. The power comes into force on 31 May 2007 and the DfES is currently undertaking a consultation on the guidance that will accompany the Act. Although this relates to schools it is relevant to the college sector as well.

Slips and Trips in Further Education

(09/02/2007) This bulletin provides information on a current Health and Safety Executive campaign to reduce the number of slip and trip accidents in schools, colleges, universities and other education settings.

Improving Worker Involvement in Health and Safety

(29/09/2006) Below is the UNISON response to the HSE consultation on improving worker involvement in health and Safety. UNISON believes that we do not have the right legislation, guidance, nor encouragement.

UNISON has concerns that the HSE is seeking to reduce the regulatory burden on employers by moving away from enforcement to guidance.

Have You Seen This : Stress

(29/09/06)IRS has carried out research among more than 170 employers about trends in stress-related absences and the ways in which they are trying to reduce them. Public sector organisations in the IRS study are more than twice as likely to have a policy on stress. The most common actions taken are: introducing mechanisms enabling workers to raise concerns about workloads or responsibilities; and offering flexible working.

New Fire Regulations Advice to Members

(16/09/06) The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 (FSO) comes into force on October 1st. Please note the new Fire Safety Order does NOT apply to Scotland or Northern Ireland, though similar arrangements may eventually be in place.

Young Workers Health and Safety

(20/09/06) This year European Health and Safety Week takes place from 23 October 2006 and is dedicated to young people. UNISON will be campaigning and organising around young workers health and safety, and in particular bullying and harassment.

Management Standards for Work Related Stress

(28/09/06) Work-related stress is a major cause of occupational ill health. That means sickness absence, high staff turnover and poor performance in your organisation. HSE’s Management Standards have been designed to help managers, employees and trade unions representatives manage the issue.

Pandemic Flu: Guidance for the Sector

(June 06) The DfES have recently published advice and guidance for all parts of the education sector,including FE, in support of emergency planning in the event of Pandemic Flu.

Why Health and Safety Matters in Further Education

(31/08/06)Workers should not run the risk of being injured, or becoming ill because of their work; but unfortunately this is the daily risk that many face. Often the cause is the failure by their employers to implement simple but effective policies and procedures.

Health and Safety in Further Education

(30/08/2006) This provides information on recent initiatives on health and safety in the Further Education Sector.

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Documents: further education

AoC indicative 2008-09 spine based on final pay recommendation

The Association of Colleges indicative pay scales showing the proposed salary increases from 1 October 2008. The shaded area shows the points with the additional uplift to equal a £550 rise.
Link to a PDF document on this siteAoC indicative 2008-09 spine based on final pay recommendation

UNISON's response to the DIUS consultation on informal adult learning

UNISON believe that workplace learning and the support of trade unions can make that vital difference to many people. We are calling for an entitlement to time off work for learning up to Level 2 and a new system of individual learning accounts.
Link to a PDF document on this siteAcrobat PDF (438582 bytes)

Further Education Pay - Power Point Presentation [PPT]

This presentation sets out the full details of the 2008/09 FE pay claim for England. It should be used to explain the claim to members and non members.
Link to a PowerPoint document on this siteFurther Education Pay [PPT]

Further education recruitment leaflet

There's strength in numbers. Download a leaflet and help us sign up new members. Batches can be ordered through the online catalogue. Stock number 2659
Link to a PDF document on this siteFurther education recruitment leaflet
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