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Birmingham members meet to discuss Connexions cuts

(30/07/10) Local authority plans to slash budget by a third

Campaigners fight on for Norfolk Connexions

(28/07/10) Activists pledge to continue struggle against cuts

UNISON forms partnership to secure equal pay

(27/07/10) Union helps produce joint guidance for colleges
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UNISON is the largest trade union for staff in schools and local authority education departments.

Cyberbullying

(29/10/2009)UNISON guidance on how to tackle cyberbullying can be downloaded from here.

Guidance on Social Networking

(29/10/2009)UNISON has produced guidance on social networking sites which can be downloaded from the link below.

Factsheet on Asbestos in Schools

(29/10/2009)We have produced a factsheet on asbestos in schools which can be downloaded from the link below.

Advice on Dealing with Toileting and Continence Issues

(26/10/2009)We have produced a factsheet on dealing with toileting and continence issues which can be downloaded from the link below.

Dealing with Violence at School

(12/10/09)This guidance is aimed at providing practical advice on how to tackle violence and aggression at work and the school procedures necessary for dealing with violence and aggression towards school staff.

Asbestos in Schools

(26/06/2009)Every school has a duty to manage its asbestos plan under the Control of Asbestos Regulations which came into force in 2006 (2007 for NI). A head teacher is the duty manager and could be fined or even jailed for breaches of the regulations.

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Documents: schools

UNISON briefing on the Academies Bill

Link to a PDF document on this site Briefing on the new Academies Bill
Link to a PDF document on this site Briefing on the new Academies Bill - House of Commons Second Reading

SSSNB recruitment leaflet

New recruitment leaflet around School Support Staff Negotiating Body.
Link to a PDF document on this siteSSSNB recruitment leaflet

Trust Schools - Negotiating advice for school staff

This is an updated briefing note for UNISON branches in England on the development of trust schools, the first of which opened in September 2007.
Link to a PDF document on this siteTrust Schools - Negotiating advice for school staff

UNISON in education folder

A4 folder to hold education and million voices materials to hold materials when organisers and stewards go into school or other education workplaces.
Link to another page on this siteOrder online Stock no. 2582

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