Jon Richards
@tiddymoke.bsky.social
Works for a union, likes rocks and fossils, decelerating cyclist, dicky ticker, annoyingly cheerful (except when watching CAFC). Accurate bio-pic by Margot
At a time of difficult change, it's excellent that Bridget Phillipson is staying as Secretary of State for Education. The sector really needs stability
September 5, 2025 at 5:49 PM
At a time of difficult change, it's excellent that Bridget Phillipson is staying as Secretary of State for Education. The sector really needs stability
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Today Christina McAnea met with Georgia Gould, minister responsible for procurement: “I made it clear the government should implement two tier regulations and a new public interest test as key to the biggest wave of insourcing in a generation and improving public services and workers’ conditions.”
May 15, 2025 at 1:29 PM
Today Christina McAnea met with Georgia Gould, minister responsible for procurement: “I made it clear the government should implement two tier regulations and a new public interest test as key to the biggest wave of insourcing in a generation and improving public services and workers’ conditions.”
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'The NHS and the care sector would have collapsed long ago without the thousands of workers who’ve come to the UK from overseas.'
UNISON general secretary Christina McAnea's reaction to comments by home secretary Yvette Cooper ahead of the government’s immigration white paper:
unsn.uk/4khg5Ol
UNISON general secretary Christina McAnea's reaction to comments by home secretary Yvette Cooper ahead of the government’s immigration white paper:
unsn.uk/4khg5Ol
May 11, 2025 at 12:52 PM
'The NHS and the care sector would have collapsed long ago without the thousands of workers who’ve come to the UK from overseas.'
UNISON general secretary Christina McAnea's reaction to comments by home secretary Yvette Cooper ahead of the government’s immigration white paper:
unsn.uk/4khg5Ol
UNISON general secretary Christina McAnea's reaction to comments by home secretary Yvette Cooper ahead of the government’s immigration white paper:
unsn.uk/4khg5Ol
A bit of evening brain work.
April 8, 2025 at 5:41 PM
A bit of evening brain work.
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Is your school making the most of its TAs? Emily Yeomans explains what the newly updated @theeef.bsky.social guidance says about deploying teaching assistants for maximum impact
3 common mistakes schools make with teaching assistants
With the Education Endowment Foundation releasing updated guidance on schools' use of TAs, co-CEO Emily Yeomans explains how to avoid the common pitfalls
www.tes.com
March 27, 2025 at 1:05 PM
Is your school making the most of its TAs? Emily Yeomans explains what the newly updated @theeef.bsky.social guidance says about deploying teaching assistants for maximum impact
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UK won’t grow without investment in public services, said
UNISON general secretary Christina McAnea commenting on the chancellor’s spring statement today
www.unison.org.uk/news/2025/03...
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UNISON general secretary Christina McAnea commenting on the chancellor’s spring statement today
www.unison.org.uk/news/2025/03...
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March 26, 2025 at 2:09 PM
UK won’t grow without investment in public services, said
UNISON general secretary Christina McAnea commenting on the chancellor’s spring statement today
www.unison.org.uk/news/2025/03...
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UNISON general secretary Christina McAnea commenting on the chancellor’s spring statement today
www.unison.org.uk/news/2025/03...
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R.I.P Eurosport. You will be much missed. Another victim of monopoly capitalism.
February 28, 2025 at 8:11 AM
R.I.P Eurosport. You will be much missed. Another victim of monopoly capitalism.
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"No one should be forced to live in a home where they feel unsafe. Dangerous cladding must be removed from every tower block in the country"
UNISON on government response to Grenfell inquiry findings https://www.unison.org.uk/news/2025/02/support-for-tenants-must-become-the-grenfell-tower-legacy/
UNISON on government response to Grenfell inquiry findings https://www.unison.org.uk/news/2025/02/support-for-tenants-must-become-the-grenfell-tower-legacy/
February 27, 2025 at 8:08 AM
"No one should be forced to live in a home where they feel unsafe. Dangerous cladding must be removed from every tower block in the country"
UNISON on government response to Grenfell inquiry findings https://www.unison.org.uk/news/2025/02/support-for-tenants-must-become-the-grenfell-tower-legacy/
UNISON on government response to Grenfell inquiry findings https://www.unison.org.uk/news/2025/02/support-for-tenants-must-become-the-grenfell-tower-legacy/
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Migrant care staff having to share beds, sleep rough and charged thousands in illegal fees.
Shocking findings in new survey of more than 3,000 people who have come to the UK on health and care worker visas.
Read the full report ➡️ unsn.uk/caring-at-a-cost
Shocking findings in new survey of more than 3,000 people who have come to the UK on health and care worker visas.
Read the full report ➡️ unsn.uk/caring-at-a-cost
February 11, 2025 at 9:12 AM
Migrant care staff having to share beds, sleep rough and charged thousands in illegal fees.
Shocking findings in new survey of more than 3,000 people who have come to the UK on health and care worker visas.
Read the full report ➡️ unsn.uk/caring-at-a-cost
Shocking findings in new survey of more than 3,000 people who have come to the UK on health and care worker visas.
Read the full report ➡️ unsn.uk/caring-at-a-cost
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The NEC elections are a chance to shape the future of UNISON. Nominate candidates that will champion key issues that matter to your members.
📅 Act now—nominations close 5pm 14 February 2025.
https://unsn.uk/NECnominate
📅 Act now—nominations close 5pm 14 February 2025.
https://unsn.uk/NECnominate
January 30, 2025 at 11:00 AM
The NEC elections are a chance to shape the future of UNISON. Nominate candidates that will champion key issues that matter to your members.
📅 Act now—nominations close 5pm 14 February 2025.
https://unsn.uk/NECnominate
📅 Act now—nominations close 5pm 14 February 2025.
https://unsn.uk/NECnominate
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If you work at 𝐋𝐞𝐞𝐝𝐬 𝐂𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐂𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐜𝐢𝐥, you may have been contacted by UNISON over the possibility of an equal pay claim.
If you have, please follow the link to find out more, and to request an equal pay form 👉 https://yorks.unison.org.uk/equal-pay/
If you have, please follow the link to find out more, and to request an equal pay form 👉 https://yorks.unison.org.uk/equal-pay/
January 29, 2025 at 7:40 PM
If you work at 𝐋𝐞𝐞𝐝𝐬 𝐂𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐂𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐜𝐢𝐥, you may have been contacted by UNISON over the possibility of an equal pay claim.
If you have, please follow the link to find out more, and to request an equal pay form 👉 https://yorks.unison.org.uk/equal-pay/
If you have, please follow the link to find out more, and to request an equal pay form 👉 https://yorks.unison.org.uk/equal-pay/
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Unfortunately UNISON’s National Black Members Conference, due to take place this weekend in Llandudno, has been postponed.
A burst water main in the local vicinity has meant hotels have closed and they are unable to accept delegates.
A burst water main in the local vicinity has meant hotels have closed and they are unable to accept delegates.
January 17, 2025 at 8:42 AM
Unfortunately UNISON’s National Black Members Conference, due to take place this weekend in Llandudno, has been postponed.
A burst water main in the local vicinity has meant hotels have closed and they are unable to accept delegates.
A burst water main in the local vicinity has meant hotels have closed and they are unable to accept delegates.
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Many UNISON members will be working over Christmas and New Year keeping vital public services like hospitals, emergency services, care homes, utilities, transport and refuse collection running.
"UNISON truly appreciates the vital work you do."
Read Christina's message ⏩ https://buff.ly/49ZGg8x
"UNISON truly appreciates the vital work you do."
Read Christina's message ⏩ https://buff.ly/49ZGg8x
December 23, 2024 at 4:30 PM
Many UNISON members will be working over Christmas and New Year keeping vital public services like hospitals, emergency services, care homes, utilities, transport and refuse collection running.
"UNISON truly appreciates the vital work you do."
Read Christina's message ⏩ https://buff.ly/49ZGg8x
"UNISON truly appreciates the vital work you do."
Read Christina's message ⏩ https://buff.ly/49ZGg8x
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🔥 You shouldn’t have to choose between heating and eating, but UNISON’s members’ charity is #ThereForYou.
Check whether you’re eligible to apply for a £200 food shopping voucher.
Applications open at 12 noon 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐖𝐞𝐝𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐝𝐚𝐲 (11 Dec).
👉 www.unison.org.uk/winteressentials
Check whether you’re eligible to apply for a £200 food shopping voucher.
Applications open at 12 noon 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐖𝐞𝐝𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐝𝐚𝐲 (11 Dec).
👉 www.unison.org.uk/winteressentials
December 8, 2024 at 6:00 PM
🔥 You shouldn’t have to choose between heating and eating, but UNISON’s members’ charity is #ThereForYou.
Check whether you’re eligible to apply for a £200 food shopping voucher.
Applications open at 12 noon 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐖𝐞𝐝𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐝𝐚𝐲 (11 Dec).
👉 www.unison.org.uk/winteressentials
Check whether you’re eligible to apply for a £200 food shopping voucher.
Applications open at 12 noon 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐖𝐞𝐝𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐝𝐚𝐲 (11 Dec).
👉 www.unison.org.uk/winteressentials
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Today is #ChampionsDay and a chance to nominate someone in your community 🏆
UNISON assistant general secretary Jon Richards in Hertfordshire "We want to change the story. We want to celebrate the workers in local government for the everyday champions they are"
https://unsn.uk/3ZgGfIh
UNISON assistant general secretary Jon Richards in Hertfordshire "We want to change the story. We want to celebrate the workers in local government for the everyday champions they are"
https://unsn.uk/3ZgGfIh
UNISON local government champions. Nominate a colleague.
Nominate a colleague today UNISON join.unison.org.uk/champions
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December 5, 2024 at 10:10 AM
Today is #ChampionsDay and a chance to nominate someone in your community 🏆
UNISON assistant general secretary Jon Richards in Hertfordshire "We want to change the story. We want to celebrate the workers in local government for the everyday champions they are"
https://unsn.uk/3ZgGfIh
UNISON assistant general secretary Jon Richards in Hertfordshire "We want to change the story. We want to celebrate the workers in local government for the everyday champions they are"
https://unsn.uk/3ZgGfIh
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Thank you @jimmcmahon.co.uk for backing local government workers 💪💜
Nominate someone making a difference every day in your community www.unison.org.uk/champions #ChampionsDay
Nominate someone making a difference every day in your community www.unison.org.uk/champions #ChampionsDay
December 5, 2024 at 12:57 PM
Thank you @jimmcmahon.co.uk for backing local government workers 💪💜
Nominate someone making a difference every day in your community www.unison.org.uk/champions #ChampionsDay
Nominate someone making a difference every day in your community www.unison.org.uk/champions #ChampionsDay
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"The government has identified the challenges the country faces, now it's time get to grips with them." UNISON assistant general secretary Jon Richards.
https://www.unison.org.uk/news/2024/12/investment-in-public-services-vital-in-delivering-prime-ministers-vision-for-britain-says-unison/
https://www.unison.org.uk/news/2024/12/investment-in-public-services-vital-in-delivering-prime-ministers-vision-for-britain-says-unison/
December 5, 2024 at 4:05 PM
"The government has identified the challenges the country faces, now it's time get to grips with them." UNISON assistant general secretary Jon Richards.
https://www.unison.org.uk/news/2024/12/investment-in-public-services-vital-in-delivering-prime-ministers-vision-for-britain-says-unison/
https://www.unison.org.uk/news/2024/12/investment-in-public-services-vital-in-delivering-prime-ministers-vision-for-britain-says-unison/
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🎉 🌟 Today is the day…UNISON’s #starsinourschools and #earlyyearsstars celebration day.
Hear from Jon Richards @tiddymoke.bsky.social UNISON assistant general secretary, about the important role support staff play in the education sector.
youtu.be/m5zeMGIRVU4
Hear from Jon Richards @tiddymoke.bsky.social UNISON assistant general secretary, about the important role support staff play in the education sector.
youtu.be/m5zeMGIRVU4
Stars in our schools
YouTube video by UNISON
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November 29, 2024 at 8:59 AM
🎉 🌟 Today is the day…UNISON’s #starsinourschools and #earlyyearsstars celebration day.
Hear from Jon Richards @tiddymoke.bsky.social UNISON assistant general secretary, about the important role support staff play in the education sector.
youtu.be/m5zeMGIRVU4
Hear from Jon Richards @tiddymoke.bsky.social UNISON assistant general secretary, about the important role support staff play in the education sector.
youtu.be/m5zeMGIRVU4
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www.unison.org.uk/news/article... It is here. Recognising and celebrating the often forgotten role of School Support Staff and Early Years workers.
It’s almost here – a decade of Stars | Article, News | News | UNISON National
Everything you need to know, and do, to get ready for the tenth anniversary of UNISON's Stars in Our Schools
www.unison.org.uk
November 29, 2024 at 6:52 AM
www.unison.org.uk/news/article... It is here. Recognising and celebrating the often forgotten role of School Support Staff and Early Years workers.
www.unison.org.uk/news/article... It is here. Recognising and celebrating the often forgotten role of School Support Staff and Early Years workers.
It’s almost here – a decade of Stars | Article, News | News | UNISON National
Everything you need to know, and do, to get ready for the tenth anniversary of UNISON's Stars in Our Schools
www.unison.org.uk
November 29, 2024 at 6:52 AM
www.unison.org.uk/news/article... It is here. Recognising and celebrating the often forgotten role of School Support Staff and Early Years workers.