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Happy New Year! We hope you had a restful break and are ready for an exciting year ahead with NEU Wirral. We have lots happening in the coming weeks, and now is a great time to get involved with your local union: 📅 Wellbeing Workshop – Monday 19 January, 4:30–5:30pm Location: Start Yard, 108 Church Street, Birkenhead,…

As we reach the end of this calendar year, I want to thank you all for your continued dedication and resilience in what is usually a challenging and tiring start to the academic year. Next year is not going to be any quieter! 🎄 Season’s Greetings from Wirral NEU As we wrap up an incredible year…

Members’ Defence Committee As you may know by now, part of the remit of this committee is to look at what happens if an NEU member has asked for legal assistance and has been refused and has appealed. So we listen to members’ representations. We can ask for second opinions where a member is dissatisfied.…

A government review of the 1,265-hour limit on directed time is more than just policy talk—it could fundamentally change your working life. Here’s why this matters and why concern is justified: 🕒 What the 1,265-Hour Limit Actually Protects Under the School Teachers’ Pay and Conditions Document, full-time teachers are legally capped at 1,265 directed hours…

On 28 February, the NEU will hold a Special Conference on Support Staff—and it’s a big deal. This isn’t just about one group of members; it’s about the future of our union and how we stand together for everyone working in education. What’s the issue? Back in 2017, the NEU signed an agreement saying we…