‘Damaging’ school merger risks cuts to funding and jobs
The schools targeted for a merger – Harefield Infants and Harefield Juniors – are set to lose almost £160,000 in funding.
Workplace - Schools
Strike action begins at Tower Hamlets primary school over staff cuts
25 per cent of teaching assistants will lose their jobs while the workload remains the same, sparking fears about the impact on staff and pupil safety.
Strike ballot opens at Tower Hamlets school over planned job cuts
More than 20 per cent of teaching assistants at St Luke’s Church of England Primary School face redundancy, prompting GMB Union to ballot members.
Schools and Academies Members - July Bulletin
Latest news bulletin for members working in schools and academies
GMB members vote to accept the NJC pay offer for 2024/25
GMB members who voted in the recent NJC ballot have voted to accept the NJC pay offer for 2024/25.
NJC Pay Ballot 2024/25
GMB’s pay ballot covering all workers across Local Government, Schools and Academies that follow National Joint Council (NJC Green Book) pay, terms and conditions is now open.
NJC Pay Offer for Local Government & School Workers 2024/25
The National Employers (NJC) have made a full and final pay offer for 2024/25.
Schools and Academies Member Bulletin
Official TUC ruling confirms NEU not recognised to negotiate or collectively bargain for school support staff.
