UNISON in Further Education
We represent thousands of members across Further Education, working together to improve pay, terms and conditions.
- Join 100s of educators and activists from across the education spectrum for a day of critical discussion exploring the role of educators in organising for a just transition. At Regents High School, London on Saturday 14 March 2026. Claim your free ticket here: buytickets.at/ministryofec...
- Thank you to everyone who came to the HE and FE seminar this week. The 'Name the Bear' competition, fundraising for There For You, were named Attlee and Unity. They are both on their way to their new homes. We hope to see you next year!
- These ballot bears have arrived in York for the #UNISONHEFE25 Seminar! These two will be finding a new home with our 'name the bear' competition, fundraising for There For You (UNISON Welfare). Follow us and @unisoninhe.bsky.social for more bear giveaways coming soon!
- 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!
- 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.
- 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
- 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.
- 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.
- 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 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.
- We now also have an Instagram account. Please follow us here: www.instagram.com/unison_fe/
- 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.
