UNISON in Further Education

I'm supporting Wear Red Day 25. Show Racism the Red Card. Friday 17th October 2025 #WRD25 Together we are Stronger. UNISON is wearing red to show racism the red card. Join us in standing up for equality and inclusion.

Change hearts. Change minds. Change lives.
This Friday, 17 October, UNISON members wear red to stand against racism and stand up for change.
Don’t forget to share your red and tag #WRD25 to show your support. Let’s make it visible. #SRTRC

🧠 Today is World Mental Health Day.
At UNISON, we know that mental health matters in every workplace, every union branch and every conversation.
Here's four ways we're supporting mental health across the UK.
#WorldMentalHealthDay #UNISON

On the second anniversary of the horrific terrorist attack in Israel, our thoughts are with the families of those murdered and those hostages still in captivity, who must be released immediately. As the recent deadly terrorist attack in Manchester showed, there's much to do in tackling antisemitism on our own shores. Our Jewish communities should not have to live in fear in the UK. We can all play our part in standing up to hate. UNISON, now and always, will challenge antisemitism and campaign against hate and extremism.

UNISON statement on the second anniversary of the 7 October attacks.

Live coverage of Monday, 29 September at Labour Party Conference in Liverpool. Subscribe to our channel – http://bit.ly/1EE0m0n Join Labour today ↓ Join the Labour Party –… WATCH LIVE: Monday at Labour Party Conference 2025

LIVE: UNISON general secretary Christina McAnea address Labour conference on peace in the Middle East #Lab25
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Today is International Equal Pay Day!

People doing the same job or work of equal value should get the same or equal pay. But in many cases, they don’t, even though the law says they should.

Find out more: www.unison.org.uk/equal-pay
#EqualPayDay #EqualPay #PayEquity #EPIC

March against fascism. Sat 13 Sept. Assemble 12pm Russell Square, London WC1B 5EH. March to Whitehall. Unite vs Tommy Robinson. Stand up to racism. Union logos including Unison and TUC

🗓️ Sat 13 Sept - March against fascism ✊

Demo organised by #StandUpToRacism and supported by the TUC

www.unison.org.uk/events/march...
👥 Pass the model motion at your branch
🚌 Book your transport
✊ Donate!

Stars on a purple gradient background. 'Good luck to all students on results day!'

Good luck to all those awaiting results today! 🍀

Thank you to all the other stars in our schools - the staff who have helped everyone throughout the school years and continue to support them as they step into their future! 💫

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🚨 The UK government will test the Emergency Alerts system on Sunday 7 Sept at 3pm. It's a warning system for emergencies like floods, wildfires and storms. You will not need to take any action.  
More 👉 gov.uk/alerts 

Domestic abuse survivors may wish to turn off alerts 👉 www.gov.uk/alerts/optin...

Good luck to all those awaiting A Level, BTEC, and T-level results today 🍀

Thank you to all our champions working in colleges and sixth forms across the country who have got everyone this far and continue to support them as they step into their future!

Photo of Millie the cat in a cat hammock. Text: For fur pay join a union

It's International Cat day! 🐈

Studies show unionised workplaces tend to have higher wages and more benefits, including things like more paid holiday and a better pension.

Millie says join a union for fair pay.

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Are your membership details up to date? Make sure you don’t miss out on information about your pay, the latest campaigns and UNISON’s news by checking your details on MyUNISON: www.unison.org.uk/my-unison/

How unions got their power back - Magazine Senior UNISON staff discuss how the Employment Rights Bill will liberate trade unions from the legal shackles imposed by the Tories and transform industrial relations – in ways that benefit all…

How unions got their power back

Senior UNISON staff discuss how the Employment Rights Bill will liberate trade unions from the legal shackles imposed by the Tories and transform industrial relations – in ways that benefit all workers.

We need a maximum working temperature Every summer, temperatures are rising and working in prolonged heat and sun can be dangerous. It can cause a number of health concerns, from dehydration and dizziness to the most serious of…

Is it too hot to work? 🥵

Sign the TUC petition for a maximum working temperature www.megaphone.org.uk/petitions/we...

UNISON guidance: www.unison.org.uk/health-and-s...

Join the TUC week of action: mass workplace inspection www.tuc.org.uk/news/workpla...

UNISON - the public service union UNISON is one of the UK’s largest trade unions, with 1.3 million members. We represent staff who provide public services in the public and private sector.

The first set of negotiations on further education pay in England have disappointingly not resulted in a recommendation as the AoC want more time to consider individual college budgets. The joint trade unions have issued a statement that can be found on our webpage: www.unison.org.uk/about-2/coll...

Last week, trade unions and the Association of Colleges (AoC) launched its Just Transition road map for colleges as part of a just transition for the climate and sustainability. Creating a greener, fairer and more sustainable future is essential for jobs, skills and education.

AoC delays pay recommendation until September Colleges need summer to work new £160m funding into budgets, David Hughes says

Yesterday, the Association of Colleges delayed making a pay recommendation to its college members. This is extremely disappointing, especially when extra funds put into FE over the past two years has not been reflected in staff pay packets. That must change. #it'stimeforfairpay

Blazing sun background. 'Too hot to work?

Too hot to work?
Find out the rules around working in the heat:
www.unison.org.uk/health-and-s...

Join us in the call for fully funded national bargaining in further education colleges in England | UNISON National Your pledge is confidential to UNISON and will not be shared with your employer or any other organisation. UNISON is committed to calling for a joint

Staff in FE are badly paid, with pay having fallen by 40%+ in real terms since 2010. In England, staff in FE colleges lack the advantages of national bargaining: a disparity between schools and colleges on pay negotiations. UNISON is calling on members to join the campaign & sign the pledge.

Join us in the call for fully funded national bargaining in further education | UNISON National Your pledge is confidential to UNISON and will not be shared with your employer or any other organisation. UNISON is committed to calling for a joint

Staff in FE have seen their pay fall by 40%+ in real terms since 2010. UNISON is committed to calling for a joint position to bring in fully funded national bargaining in England. We're asking members in FE to pledge to get involved in future activities & encourage colleagues to join the campaign.

YouTube video by UNISON Christina McAnea - local government conference

UNISON general secretary: ‘Despite fighting chronically low pay, our further education members have campaigned hard for proper national pay bargaining… if govts. across the UK are serious about improving life chances… I would say to them, look no further than the FE and Sixth Form sector.’ (15:36)

Champions in Our Colleges | Colleges | UNISON National Champions in Our Colleges will take place on Friday 2 May 2025. This day is designed to celebrate support staff working in further education and give recognition to the hard work and dedication they s...

Champions in Our Colleges celebrates support staff working in further education, giving all staff recognition to the hard work and dedication they show every day.

Congratulations to our winners of #ChampionsInOurColleges, and a big thank you to all support staff in FE for the amazing work you do.

UNISON finds Ofsted 'inadequate' - Magazine Union member and long-time school inspector Andy Hewston was sacked by Ofsted for gross misconduct. Over six years, UNISON helped him fight back – and win

Union member and long-time school inspector Andy Hewston was sacked by Ofsted for gross misconduct. Over six years, UNISON helped him fight back – and win.

magazine.unison.org.uk/2025/06/04/u...

Changes to PIPs – we need to hear from you | Article | News | UNISON National UNISON needs to hear from disabled members about how proposed changes to PIPs (Personal Independence Payments) will affect them

Sweeping changes to how Personal Independent Payments (PIPs) are paid have been announced, and many disabled workers could lose the financial support. Complete UNISON's survey today on how these changes will impact you, and help us show the government why these changes are so detrimental.

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On Wednesday evening, we launched our vision for Further Education as a key vehicle for economic growth, with passionate speeches from Minister for Skills Jacqui Smith, UNISON Assistant General Secretary Jon Richards, & UNISON FE Committee Chair Gavin Cartwright. Thank you to all who attended.