• UNISON opposes school demolition in West Bank

    UNISON opposes school demolition in West Bank
    UNISON has signed a joint letter opposing the planned demolition of a Palestinian school in the West Bank.
    Alongside other education unions including UCU, NEU, EIS and NASUWT, UNISON has urged the Israeli government to call a halt to the demolition of Jubbet ad Dib school, a small primary school southeast of Bethlehem. The school is built on private land, donated by the local community.
    This is the second time the school will be demolished. In August 2017, Israeli soldiers demolished the school
  • UNISON Northern Ireland pauses health strike after government offer of talks

    UNISON Northern Ireland pauses health strike after government offer of talks
    UNISON Northern Ireland has paused today’s planned strike action by healthcare workers following the decision by the government to come to the negotiating table.
    Northern Ireland Secretary Chris Heaton-Harris and Department of Health representatives have agreed to meet health unions on Wednesday.
    UNISON demanded confirmation that such a meeting will be a “genuine engagement” and will result in negotiation to produce a meaningful offer it can take to members.
    The move comes afte

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