On #SaferInternetDay, we’re highlighting the need to put children’s safety and wellbeing first in an online world.
Explore free education packs from the UK Safer Internet Centre’s Smart tech, safe choices – Exploring the safe & responsible use of AI resources for pupils aged 3–18.👇
We’re marching #Together against the far right on 28 March.
It’s up to us to unite against them.
📍Central London
Sign-up for the national demonstration here👉 togetheralliance.org.uk
The rise won’t be funded, forcing schools to make further cuts. On top of this, the government plans to remove the annual 1,265-hour limit on directed time, further increasing teacher workload.
More details in our FAQs here.👉 bit.ly/4rEVcjQ
#SaveEducation
Why is the NEU balloting teachers?
The government is offering teachers a 6.5% pay rise over three years: likely below inflation and nowhere near enough to undo the 20% real-terms pay cut since 2010.
Poor pay and lack of funding are driving educators away. Get ready to vote in our online indicative ballots, opening 28 February. #SaveEducation
www.nfer.ac.uk/press-releas...
It is an internal process to determine the likelihood of success in a formal postal strike ballot.
Learn more about the ballot process and rules in our FAQs. 👉 bit.ly/4rEVcjQ
What is an online indicative ballot?
The indicative ballot will ask teacher and support staff members in state-funded schools in England whether they are prepared to take strike action to secure fully funded pay increases, stop workload increasing further and prevent redundancies.
"Teacher retention and satisfaction are not isolated concepts. They are a reflection of the education system as a whole. With the current system in crisis and schools running on empty the report findings are no surprise to us."
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RMT warns P&O Ferries investigation delay undermining confidence in company law
rmtunion.org/4qJ92Bm
Enjoying being back at work?
The freezing weather? The morning commute?
By noon today FTSE 100 CEO's have already earned the average workers yearly salary.
Average CEO pay is £4.4m, 113 times the median worker's salary.
It's time for change.
Cost versus Value:
Why the value of a second safety-critical member of staff onboard your train outweighs the cost.
#NoToDOO 🔽
Iranian authorities are brutally cracking down on nationwide protests with lethal force, killing at least 27 protesters and bystanders and injuring many more.
Authorities should halt the unlawful use of force and release those arbitrarily detained.
Thames Water was fined a record £123m in 2025.
"We can all see that the privatisation of water has been a disaster. We need to stop to companies like Thames Water treating workers & communities with contempt" @unitesharon.bsky.social
*data Guardian 3/12/25
📰 UK government should end rail outsourcing ‘racket’, says union
RMT estimates six cleaning, security and catering suppliers made £150m profits last year
www.theguardian.com/business/202...
🚨BREAKING: Employment Rights Bill passes in the House of Lords and will become law.
This is an historic day for working people across the country, and the trade unions who represent them.
“We’ve got some of the highest teacher–pupil ratios in the OECD. We are not going to see improvements in standards or equity unless we are able to recruit teachers and retain them.”
📹Watch Daniel Kebede discuss the government’s missed recruitment targets and the impact on pupils on Politics Live.
The NEU is proud to be one of the founding members of Together Alliance.
#TOGETHER we reject narratives of division and racism.
#TOGETHER we will build solidarity across communities.
#TOGETHER we will unite against the far right.
Learn more here 👉 togetheralliance.org.uk
RMT warns of surge in violence against rail workers while BTP presence cut
Rail union, RMT says a sharp rise in attacks on rail workers are taking place at the same time as the British Transport Police (BTP) presence is being cut on the network.
rmtunion.org/3KBMYJp
Should workers get company sick pay?
Yes/No - reply why!
Currently DLR cleaners working for Bidvest Noonan get no sick pay, and have only been offered a weeks pay if they're diagnosed with a terminal illness!
#16Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence begins today.
Online violence doesn't leave physical bruises, but it cause mental scars.
It’s a continuation of offline abuse; amplified by anonymity & reach.
🔒 Block and report abuse
🗣️ Speak up & support survivors
🫶 Post with empathy & respect
In a recent survey, 60% of NEU secondary members said that the government’s new Year 8 reading test will reduce time for other curriculum subjects. 🔗 bit.ly/48i1hdQ
The government must halt these plans immediately to allow for a broad curriculum in secondary schools.
There's enough money in the world to accelerate the phase out of fossil fuels. This is why governments should support the UN Tax Treaty.
At #COP30, @sylvainaubry.bsky.social discusses the need for governments to finalize a UN Tax Treaty by 2027.
Illustration of diverse women and a child in a wheelchair united against violence with the message to open the door and take a stand.
New data show that violence against women remains a global public health crisis.
The new Violence Against Women estimates provides the most comprehensive picture yet of intimate partner and non-partner sexual violence https://bit.ly/3K4vCV9
#EndViolence #NoExcuse #16Day
RMT opposes Driver Only Operation declaring it unsafe
Rail union, RMT today laid bare the safety critical importance of a second person onboard train services after a dispute erupted on East West Rail.
rmtunion.org/3K72MUh
‘It’s Time for a Debate About Who Owns Our Media’ Says Leader of the UK’s Trade Union Movement
TUC General Secretary Paul Nowak warns that tech and media billionaires are threatening our democracy, as they campaign to destroy the BBC
bylinetimes.com/2025/11/14/i...
School spending on supply teaching has doubled since the pandemic. That’s public money leaving classrooms and going to agencies. #StopTheAgencyRipOff
✍️ Write to your MP to demand change. 👉 bit.ly/4777aKx
📢 Mental Health and Wellbeing Week
Join us for free webinars on a range of topics covering student mental health.
📅 24-27 November
Most sessions are recorded.
🖊️ Sign up to access recordings. 👉 bit.ly/mentalhealthNOV25
#ValueEducation
📢 SEND week – a series of free webinars focusing on all aspects of SEND.
📅 10-13 November
Sessions include:
➡️ Teaching the neurodiverse class
➡️ Support Staff: Scaffolding in practice
Register here👉 bit.ly/SENDweekNov25
🖊️ Sign up to access recordings for sessions.
#ValueEducation
Learn more about how you can take action to win on pay in your school 👉 neu.org.uk/advice/your-...
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Pay cuts don’t just mean less for teachers, they force schools to stretch strained budgets to make ends meet.
Starving the system harms education, fails children, parents and communities.
@danielkebedeneu.bsky.social on the government’s unacceptable teacher pay offer 👇 https://buff.ly/cpa2eR3
