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Message of solidarity to Tower Hamlets strikers on St Lukes school picket line

Anti - Racism, Austerity, Local, News, Schools, Solidarity, Trades Dispute, UNISON Campaign

On behalf of our branch Barnet UNISON sends our unwavering solidarity and support to you and your NEU colleagues as you take strike action on the 1st and 3rd of April.

We stand with you in your fight against the proposed cuts to Teaching Assistant roles, a move that will undoubtedly have a devastating impact on the quality of education and the workload of all staff.

Your determination to defend education and demand reasonable workloads is an inspiration to us all. We recognise the vital role Teaching Assistants play in supporting students and teachers, and we condemn any attempt to diminish their contribution.

We understand the pressures you face and commend your courage in taking this stand. We will be sharing your message of resistance throughout our branch and encouraging our members to send messages of support.

We wish you a strong and successful strike. We are with you in this fight for fair working conditions and the future of education.

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Update: Barnet Council Finances

Anti - Racism, Austerity, Local, News, Solidarity, UNISON Campaign

Some Barnet Council staff have been briefed about the Council finances which included confirmation that the Council has had an agreement with the Government for financial support.

At the same time, we are supporting UNISON members who being issued with redundancy notices.

Barnet UNISON is concerned that the Council has not provided a serious response to the recommendations outline in our report which was submitted to the Council last year.

It would be fair to say that feedback from our members is that they feel that once again it is the rest of the workforce which are being asked to take the brunt of the cuts.

In a report to the Employment Sub-Committee a decision to delete a Director role was overturned and the Executive Director has been asked to make a similar saving from lower graded management staff.

Please see below a reminder of the actions UNISON submitted as an alternative to cuts.



To view our report please click on the link below


UNISON response to Barnet Councils Restructure Proposals 2024


https://www.barnetunison.me.uk/wp/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/UNISON-response-to-Barnet-Councils-Restructure-Proposals-2024.pdf


 


 


 


 

			

		

		
		


	
		
	
			  

					
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