Unison along with several other health care unions have released a statement - Keeping our communities safe from racism. The statement comes off the back of the recent 'Raise the colours' campaign, largely organised by Andrew Currien. Currien was a former key member of the English Defence League's leadership bodyguard team and also ran a 'security' firm for the far right party British First. Currien has previously been jailed for his part in a racist death, convicted 2009.

The NJC Unions, comprising of Unison, GMB and Unite, have once again won in a continuing dispute with the NEU over recruitment of School Support Staff. The NEU were fined in 2023 £180,000 for its ongoing recruitment of support staff, along with statements that it would represent them regarding their terms and conditions. This is currently only within the remit of the NJC unions, and judging by this most recent dispute, the NJC unions are holding firm to keep the NEU, a Teac

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