Maybe it’s about time we worried a bit less about slavery in the 18th Century, and a bit more about child slavery today in Congo’s lithium mines, to provide batteries for our clean, green EVs.

Again lots of talk about teachers pay today but no one seems to be pointing out 🚨Average teachers’ pay is now a whopping 9% lower in real terms today than in 2010 🚨Cuts in pay are even larger for more experienced workers in the profession 🚨Teachers are taking on 2nd jobs,

Two million women are estimated to be victims of violence perpetrated by men each year - it amounts to a “national emergency”, police chiefs have warned. Imo, one significant factor: every day on X & other platforms, revolting men glorify “Alpha Males”. theguardian.com/society/articl…

Will you be breastfeeding on return to work in the autumn term? Know the rules and assert your rights with our call to action and resources for breastfeeding women at work 👉 neu.org.uk/maternity #MaternityMatters #WorldBreastfeedingWeek

Women aged 30-39, many of whom are parents, are the largest group leaving teaching in England. Labour promises 6,500 more teachers, but retention is key. Educate spoke with NEU members about how the union can help women stay in the profession.👉 bit.ly/4fnrdHX

Hear hear 👏

Shout out to every teacher who’s just accepted that their house is a mess because napping is more fun than tidying. #edutwitter

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🤫We will let you in on a little secret All your favourite sessions and more will be back in September 👏 And if you visit🔗neu.org.uk/courses/nation… some of them might already be available to book Don't say we don't treat you 😉 #CPDatNEU

🤫We will let you in on a little secret All your favourite sessions and more will be back in September 👏 And if you visit🔗neu.org.uk/courses/nation… some of them might already be available to book Don't say we don't treat you 😉 #CPDatNEU

Social media analyst Marc Owen Jones says by monetising the Blue Tick on X, Elon Musk built a “pay-for-play propaganda system” allowing bad actors to spread disinformation and the algorithm promoted it. Watch The Big Picture with Mohamed Hassan here: youtu.be/zoIRJK_ehP0

“This is consequential to every child. Packed classes mean less contact time with individual pupils and directly makes it harder to support each student.” Daniel Kebede on UK class sizes being amongst the highest in the world. #ValueEducation theguardian.com/education/arti…

Today marks the start of our Black Maternal Mental Health Week UK, where we're placing the voices of those with lived experiences at the forefront. Join us for our 5th annual #BMMHW24, as we address disparities, examine root causes, and develop targeted support for Black

I loved this panel! Great ‘knowledge’ and experience from the profession on how Labour should focus on different methods of assessment, skills of the future & all young people!

The #NEU will always stand up for our communities and oppose racism and fascism. Great speech by #Nottingham NEU President Holly standing up to racism in Market Square today #SUTR #StandUpToRacism #Nottingham

Bringing Jamaican teachers to the UK but underpaying them, mirrors the Windrush years when Jamaican nurses were exploited in exactly the same way. theguardian.com/education/2024…

Being on maternity leave does not cancel out your entitlement to a pay rise. If you are denied a pay award or pay progression during or after your pregnancy or maternity leave, we recommend that you appeal the decision; most pay appeals are successful. Read our new guidance on

At Gingerbread, we believe that every family deserves equal opportunities, support, and access to resources. Let’s stand together and share this post to ensure no single parent feels left behind. #WeAreGingerbread

Redundancy, restructure and resistance NEU Training course designed to equip NEU workplace reps and branch and district officers with the skills to deal with redundancy in schools. Including: • The wider context of education funding cuts and the impact on our members.