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Member Defence We have some good news. Not a lot as the TV magician Paul Daniels would say. But still good news. There is a proposal about to come into law, under new Employment legislation, to require employers to inform workers of their right to join a trade union. This might not seem significant but…

PRC (Policy, Research and Campaigns) Committee General Secretary’s report Urgency reports International Professional Unity General Purposes Policy, Research and Campaigns Bargaining and Negotiations Agreed that support staff and teachers will be balloted in indicative ballot with following questions: Support staff: Teacher: Recommend answering yes to all questions. Treasurer’s Report Membership Report Action Committee Motions To…

“Staying well in challenging times” was the key message from the Education Support Wellbeing Workshop organised by Wirral NEU for our members. This practical and empowering session was delivered by an associate from Education Support the national mental health charity for education professionals. The facilitator, a former teacher and headteacher, brought both professional expertise and…

Online indicative ballot on pay, funding and workload The situation in our schools is dire. After more than a decade of under-investment, education is running on empty. Buildings are crumbling, resources are scarce and staff shortages are driving sky-high workloads. In this context, the government should be taking urgent action to improve funding and stem…

Join us on Tuesday 20th January at 7pm as NEU International and RSUK  share the second volume of poetry written by and for young people with writer Nik Perring who has been working with young people on such common themes as family, war, loss, difference, unity and hope. Plus we will be highlighting new classroom…