NEU Stoke-on-Trent

[UCU @ucu]

We are deeply concerned by the UK government’s use of terrorism legislation to repress Palestine Action, a non-violent group not unlike those Keir Starmer once defended as a human rights lawyer.

We urge the Home Secretary and Prime Minister to drop this heavy-handed move and to safeguard our democracy, not imperil it.

⬇️ See below for how to take action.

[National Education Union @NEUnion]

The School Teachers’ Review Body (STRB) has made its recommendation and the report is sitting on Bridget Phillipson’s desk. We ask the Education Secretary to publish the report now and fund fair pay for teachers and our schools. #NEU2025 #FundFairPay

[Daniel Kebede @DanielKebedeNEU]

A 2.8% pay award for 2025 will not address the crisis in recruitment and retention.

An unfunded pay award will not address the crisis in funding.

The government has said in its evidence to the pay review body that schools can make "efficiencies" – but can your school?

We want the government to do the right thing and invest in education.

From 1st March, we are launching a preliminary ballot of our members.

Do you accept or reject the government’s recommendation of a 2.8% unfunded pay award?

[Daniel Kebede @DanielKebedeNEU]

Government recommends UNFUNDED pay award for 2025.

The govt has submitted its evidence for the teachers pay award 2025. It recommends:

- 2.8% for all
- To come out of EXISTING budgets
- Schools to find "efficiencies"

After 14 years of conservative cuts, where will these "efficiencies" come from?

Support staff jobs? Subjects? Resources?

We are in the midst of a deep and severe recruitment and retention crisis.

There isnt an R&R crisis in Scotland - do you know why?

Because a teacher who has been teaching for six years in Scotland, earns £6500 a year more than in England.

This is a terrible misstep.

The aspirations of 6500 more teachers, of securing the life chances of children are both admirable.

But both unachievable with a 2.8% unfunded pay award.

[NEU Stoke-on-Trent @NEU_Stoke]

Solidarity with members on sixth form college picket lines this week ✊

They start action this Thursday 28 November over pay and funding.

📍Find and support your nearest picket line here: https://t.co/qhWLEVbGVA.

[NEU Stoke-on-Trent @NEU_Stoke]

Yesterday, NEU Stoke on Trent reps learned about the Pay Bargaining Toolkit, Maternity Matters, and the It's Not OK toolkit to better support colleagues. Contact your workplace rep or local branch for more info. #NEUUpdates #SupportColleagues

[NEU Stoke-on-Trent @NEU_Stoke]

Nominations are open for the Representative and Officer of the Year awards, recognising the dedication and impact of your reps and officers nationwide. Submit nominations by noon, Friday, January 10, 2025.

[NEU Stoke-on-Trent @NEU_Stoke]

Today is Disability Pay Gap Day. This day serves as an important reminder that, despite strides toward workplace equality, there remains a significant gap in earnings for disabled workers.

@The_TUC
#DisabilityPayGap
#DisabilityPayGapDay

[NEU Stoke-on-Trent @NEU_Stoke]

We are proud to stand alongside our fellow districts, sister Unions and activists. Great to see @NorSCARF out in force! Solidarity with everyone who stood against the far right in London today ✊ #StandUpToRacism

[Daniel Kebede @DanielKebedeNEU]

So proud of our union, our staff and members.

Today, educators stood up to the rise of the Far Right in Britain.

Our movement is one of hope, Robinson's one of despair.

Black and white united.

[NEU Stoke-on-Trent @NEU_Stoke]

We stand in solidarity with our members marching against the far right in London today - NEU Stoke Branch ✊️✊🏻✊🏼✊🏽✊🏾✊🏿

[NEU Stoke-on-Trent @NEU_Stoke]

Congratulations to our NEU reps who this week completed their advanced training course 🎉
After 3 days of training another cohort are ready to light those fires, support our members and change the world. ✊

Sign up to become a rep in your workplace:https://t.co/Y61OKM1SQq

[NEU Stoke-on-Trent @NEU_Stoke]

What a day at Stoke Pride on Saturday! No rain can stop the rainbow spirit 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ Many thanks to the members from inside and outside the district who came out to support on the day. See you again next year?

For guidance on LGBT+ inclusion in schools:
🔗https://t.co/T5nxiiCRbm