Why join a trade union as a teacher?

1. Why join a trade union as a teacher? Joining a trade union as a teacher isn’t compulsory, but it does offer a number of benefits and protections for both new and seasoned educators. Reasons to Join a Teachers Union As well as campaigning for change, teachers unions offer a number of benefits for its members including: Influencing government policy Campaigning for better conditions Providing members with legal and financial advice Access or discounts on insurance Ongoing support and advice on specific topics Legal representation Teaching is considered by some as a profession that lacks professional development opportunities. And in any area where it is perceived that there are limited opportunities for training and professional learning, a union can be useful to provide resources, activities and information on ways to grow and develop. Even if education trade unions can’t make a significant contribution to the professional learning and development needs of their members, it might be a useful hub for connecting with other teachers and exploring alternative ways to address your needs. Unions may also be able to campaign for more opportunities for teachers in the future and shed light on this issue in wider society.

2. What Is Voice Community? Voice is the education and early years section of Community. We work tirelessly to represent those working in education and the early years to ensure that our members have the support, protection and guidance they need. We are dedicated to the needs, concerns and preferences of our teachers and actively engaged in negotiating with government departments, local authorities and private employers to seek recognition for education and childcare professionals. For more information about who we are and what we do, don't hesitate to get in touch! Community trade union 465c Caledonian Road London UK N7 9GX 0800 389 6332 editor@community-tu.org https://community-tu.org/