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…be taught in ten years’ time. The increasing focus on ‘academic’ subjects for the benefit of school league tables is clearly having an impact here. Results & stats There has…

Community, the union for education and early years professionals, has expressed its concerns at government plans to publish new ‘tutoring league tables’ – a move seen as an attempt to…

…the union for education professionals, said: “We welcome the end of National Categorisation, which was a crude instrument that labelled schools and effectively created league tables, which the system was…

…greater improvements in performance, the system seeks to maintain the grade distribution every year. However, given the modern emphasis on targets, league tables and performance criteria which place an inordinate…

Having a difficult relationship with a colleague can be stressful, and make your work harder to manage, but it is important to remember that you are not alone. Knowing how…

…outed by your employer, you should contact Community. How can I help a colleague with coming out? That’s great that you want to support your colleague. Here are some ways…

…are a cause of your stress, contact Community immediately for support. How can I support a colleague experiencing stress? That’s great that you want to support your colleague(s) going through…

…on cycle lanes, new junctions and outdoor seating. Councillor Robert Mooney (Chair of the National League of the Blind and Disabled (NLBD)) is working on the campaign alongside other disability…

Our union has grown and changed over the course of the past century, adapting to the changing world of work and what our members want and need from their trade…

…unsupportive, or if they are the reason you are feeling burnt out, contact Community immediately for support. How can I support my colleague(s) experiencing burnout? That’s great that you want…

In a guest blog, Community President and National League of the Blind and Disabled Vice-Chair Steve McGurk reflects on the 50th anniversary of the devastating fire at the Royal Glasgow…

…drop off points: North region: ShipShape Community Hub: Stables, Sharrow Lane, Sheffield, S11 8AE Phone: 0114 250 0222 Southwest region: Crispin Community Centre, 4 Leigh Road, Street, Somerset, BA16 0HA…

…Panel meeting of 31 March 2022. SNCT Pay Agreement 2021 – 2022 Updated pay circular and tables: Part 2 Appendix 2.1 Revised 0422 – SNCT Handbook Appendix 2.5 Annex A…

…bending awkwardly over tiny tables and stooping over low sinks understandably take their toll. This has been particularly evident this year as teachers return to classrooms across the country. Checklist…

…to undertake union activities) Disputes (timetables of meetings to deal with collective disputes) Review and termination of the agreement. Why have a recognition agreement? There are numerous benefits to having…

…we’ve been campaigning for disabled people for over a century. The National League of the Blind, in 1899 was the first trade union for disabled people in the U.K. and…

…in my 19 years of service on the most kind-hearted, supportive member of staff – someone who has assisted prisoners in changing lives for the better; a much loved colleague…

…small family from the Ukraine. After a few further lucky conversations with a colleague of a former colleague of my husband’s, and some bureaucracy, on 15th May we welcomed Grandma…

…for the NLBD, the National League of the Blind and Disabled, which is a special and historic section of our union. Some of you will know that the NLBD celebrates…

…contact Community immediately for support. How can I support my colleague going through the andropause? If you are concerned about your colleague who is experiencing andropause symptoms, here are some…

Last week marked the beginning of the Paralympic Games. Community has been supporting disabled people since 1899, with the formation of the National League of the Blind and Disabled as…

…for disabled people for over a century. The National League of the Blind, in 1899 was the first trade union for disabled people in the U.K. and achieved huge amounts…

…with their mental health? It’s amazing that you want to stand up and support your LGBTQIA+ colleague(s) with their mental health, and there is plenty for you to consider, including:…

…people’s rights, and to acknowledge the crisis we as disabled people currently find ourselves in. Community has been supporting disabled people since 1899, with the formation of the National League…

…lockdown, a family member who helped you out when you had to isolate, or a colleague who supported you in the transition to working from home. Many of the heroes…

…ways that can make meaningful impactful change. Stand up for your colleague at work who’s facing discrimination, donate to LGBT+ charities, help us to ban conversion therapy by writing to…

…politically during the “Westland crisis” of 1986. A Union member since 1969, holding a number of positions in the TGWU, Joe was elected General Secretary of the National League for…

Approximately 13 million people in the UK today are currently experiencing menopause, and 8 out of 10 of these people at work – making the menopause not only a workplace…

…record another colleague’s absences after they broke a limb, this could be deemed unlawful discrimination, because your employer is treating the two absences differently. Similarly, if your employer didn’t give…

…members safe at work, free from assault, free from abuse Demand sick pay for all workers, including the self-employed. Help the National League of the Blind and Disabled to campaign…

…of members across different sectors. Why not recommend us to a friend, colleague or family member. The more members we have, the bigger our voice is. They can join here….

…all, whether we’re experiencing menopause directly or supporting a family member, friend or colleague. There are over thirty known symptoms of menopause, including hot flushes, memory issues, difficulty sleeping, and…

…the invite if you are self-employed or have a friend or colleague who may be interested. For any more details on the next South-West forum, get in touch here. If…

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our friend and colleague Bernard Rooney. Bernard became a member of Community’s predecessor union, the ISTC when in the…

…safety of others. If you have reported an instance of sexual assault by a colleague, your employer can investigate your complaint and conduct a disciplinary procedure. We would however advise…