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Why join a union? Eastern region NUT Suffolk Division September 2005

Why join a union? Eastern region NUT Suffolk Division September 2005. Because unions: Provide information ( Suffolk NQT leaflet) Support members in difficulty Work for healthier & safer workplaces Negotiate on behalf of members Work for better training

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Why join a union? Eastern region NUT Suffolk Division September 2005

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  1. Why join a union? Eastern region NUT Suffolk Division September 2005

  2. Because unions: Provide information (Suffolk NQT leaflet) Support members in difficulty Work for healthier & safer workplaces Negotiate on behalf of members Work for better training Provide members with valuable services Campaign for teachers and education Why pay good money to join a union?

  3. But what can go wrong? • Contract – fixed-term? PPA + 10% • Pay – correct starting pay • Unfair treatment – lack of support / not getting your entitlement to InSeT, etc • Complaints from parents or pupils • Disciplinary action • Legal responsibilities – taking trips, etc

  4. Or you can just seek advice • What about maternity / paternity leave? • What can you request for personal leave? • You are ill, what sick pay do you get? • What time off are you entitled to for interview? • What courses are available? • Just how much do I have to plan / write for reports?

  5. Teacher unions campaign • To influence Government nationally & locally • for better salaries & conditions • against Government plans to worsen teachers pension rights • Part of a world TU movement – Amnesty International • Charitable work – MakePovertyHistory / Send my friend to school.

  6. MakePovertyHistory –Edinburgh July 2005

  7. Why join a union when there’s the GTC ? • General Teaching Council’s (GTC) functions are different from a teacher union • The majority of GTC members aren’t teachers • The GTC regulates whether teachers should continue to teach & advises Government on professional matters • Unions represent members salary, conditions & other issues • Unions belong to the members who determine policy • You belong to a union, you register with the GTC

  8. Other Union ServicesUnions may offer • Financial (insurance, mortgages, credit cards, loans etc) • Legal help • Professional & personal training

  9. Other Union Services; legalUnions may offer • qualified caseworkers & solicitors. The NUT Regional Office give expert advice on professional & other matters, including employment law • The NUT work with Thomson Solicitors to give members non work related legal services • The NUT employ specialist local lawyers where teachers face Police interview or criminal charges

  10. Other Union Services; trainingUnions may offer • professional development focused on teaching & learning • local training to meet teacher needs

  11. Some current issues for teacher unions Workforce remodelling has resulted in differences between the teacher unions about • Who teaches whole classes? qualified teachers or teaching assistants / cover supervisors? • Replacing Management allowances with Teaching & Learning responsibilities & the impact on teachers & pupils • Protecting teaching assistants from exploitation

  12. For further information - see the NUT website www.teachers.org.uk - and the Suffolk NUT website: www.suffolknut.org.uk or contact the Regional NUT office 01638 555300 or Suffolk NUT 01284 763980 Membership Hotline: 0845 300 1669 KEB 14.09.2005 MJG 18.09.2005

  13. . Guidance for Newly Qualified Teachers Congratulations and welcome to Suffolk! Your first year in teaching will be hard work, but it should be a happy, positive experience. Suffolk LEA supports you but things can go less smoothly than hoped. This leaflet explains what you should expect and what to do if you experience any difficulty: if in doubt, contact the NUT! Published by Suffolk NUT 1 Gainsborough Road BURY ST EDMUNDS IP33 3RX Tel/FAX: 01284 763980 secretary@suffolknut.org.uk < Back

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