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Cutting adult learning

Cuts to adult education budget will increase inequality, unemployment and in-work poverty

Article on the UNISON National site.

UNISON calls for immediate withdrawal of redundancy notices at Stirling University

UNISON Scotland has called on Stirling University to remove redundancy notices from more than 50 of its staff

Article on the UNISON National site.

Apply now for help with study costs

But you only have until 31 July to apply. There are a limited number of financial awards available to UNISON members for certificate […]

Article on the UNISON National site.

SOAS staff back strike action

ISS-employed staff at SOAS back strike ballot over sick pay and annual leave by 100%

Article on the UNISON National site.

Strike over ‘phantom pay rise’ leaves universities and colleges resembling ghost towns

Many universities and colleges across the country resemble ghost towns with UNISON members in Higher Education staging a one day walkout in a protest over a phantom pay rise.

Article, Press release on the UNISON National site.

Living wage is the new minimum wage at University of Wolverhampton

UNISON campaigning pays off with unveiling of living wage plaque at the University of Wolverhampton.

Article on the UNISON National site.

UNISON urges support for Birkbeck cleaners

Birkbeck University attempts to claw back last year’s living wage rise by cutting hours for cleaners

Article on the UNISON National site.

UNISON recommends rejection of HE pay offer

“Miserly increase” falls far below what is required to address the gap between incomes and the cost of living

Article on the UNISON National site.

HE bosses offer paltry pay offer

Offer of just 0.8% provides “no relief” to dedicated HE workers who have been hit with real-term pay cuts, says UNISON

Article on the UNISON National site.

University of Birmingham workers enjoy double celebration

Union’s campaign wins through after university drops changes that would have hit pay and jobs

Article on the UNISON National site.