UNISON branches from across the Yorkshire and Humberside region took part in a number of ceremonies to mark International Workers Memorial Day on Sunday. The day is a time to remember those who have died either because of a workplace accident, ill health or diseases as a result of work. A number of events were […]
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A week-long strike by support staff at Barnsley College due to begin on Monday (26 February) has been put on hold, UNISON says today (Friday). The walkout, which would have continued until Friday (1 March), is part of a long-running dispute over pay. But after a meeting between the principal of Barnsley College and UNISON […]
Support staff at Barnsley College are to walk out for three weeks during February and March over the employer’s continuing refusal to negotiate over pay, UNISON says today (Monday). Staff will walk out for all of next week (Monday 26 February to Friday 1 March). They’ll do the same for two weeks in March (Monday […]
A long-running dispute between Barnsley College and its support staff is set to continue, after workers voted in favour of further strikes, UNISON says today (Wednesday). Staff have already walked out for 11 days since September. The most recent ballot saw almost 90% vote in favour of further action. The ongoing dispute relates to Barnsley […]
A secondary school in Barnsley has held a special event to celebrate its support staff as part of UNSON’s Stars in Our Schools campaign. Outwood Academy Carlton held a ceremony yesterday (Tuesday) afternoon, during which a number of nominated support staff were presented with gifts of appreciation. The support staff were nominated in various different […]
UNISON has written an open letter to the board of governors at Barnsley College, calling on them to help bring senior leaders at the college to the negotiating table, and help end the long-running dispute. Here is the letter in full. Dear Board of Governors, You will be aware that UNISON members working at Barnsley […]
Support staff at Barnsley College will be on strike all next week as their dispute over pay escalates, UNISON says today (Thursday). The five-day walkout (from Monday 6 – Friday 10 November) is a result of the college’s refusal to negotiate over pay. The union understands that Barnsley College has received money from a £500 […]
Support staff at Barnsley College will strike on three dates in October and November, UNISON says today (Thursday). Staff will walk out next Wednesday (18 October), Tuesday 7 and Wednesday 8 November as part of an ongoing pay dispute. UNISON balloted staff for industrial action in May. At this point, the college proposed a change […]
There was a great turnout on the picket line outside Barnsley College as staff represented by UNISON demanded improved pay. Details of the dispute can be found here.
Workers from both Barnsley College and Kirklees College are striking over their respective employers’ refusal to engage in pay negotiations. Details of the strikes are as follows: BARNSLEY COLLEGE Staff will be taking a day’s strike action on Monday 11 September. The main picket will be outside the main building (Old Mill Lane building) from […]
