Supporting Schools Staff
Thursday, 31 May 2007Supporting schools staff
(23/05/07) School support staff can look forward to a fairer deal in future.
Schools minister Jim Knight today heralded the development of a new national negotiating body for school staff in England, which will in turn develop a national pay and grading system.
UNISON has welcomed the announcement, the outcome of year-long negotiations.
"Pay for many school workers does not in any way reflect the job they do and is determined almost at the whim of the head teacher," said UNISON national education secretary Christina McAnea.
"This is a major step forward in UNISON's campaign for a fair and consistent pay structure for school staff that recognises and rewards their vital role in education."