
Croydon Special School balloted for strike action over 'irresponsible' academy transfer
We have real concerns that the academy trust do not understand the complexity of the needs at the school, says GMB
GMB is the largest trade union amongst school support staff including teaching assistants, HLTAs, cover supervisors, nursery nurses, lunchtime supervisors, premises staff, and administrative & finance staff.
Teachers had their workload reduced which resulted in a change and expansion of Support Staff roles. We in GMB know the difference Teaching Assistants and support staff make every single day. Whether it’s supporting a teacher, helping a child, or working with the most vulnerable students, TA’s make our schools better places.
In these circumstances it is more important than ever to belong to a trade union. Collectively your voice is stronger. On an individual level we represent members in grievance and disciplinary meetings, offer legal advice and also offer criminal legal support in the case of false allegations being made.
We have real concerns that the academy trust do not understand the complexity of the needs at the school, says GMB
Members poised for strike action after Easter unless management make an offer on back pay
Bus drivers and attendants have voted to accept a pay deal worth up to 10%
Bus drivers and attendants who take pupils to special schools across Southwark are preparing to take action over pay
Our members are having to go cap in hand to their bosses to say ‘please sir, can I have some more’, say GMB Union