NUT to ballot on pay

Why do we ballot?

The NUT is a democratic union which consults and acts in concert with its members.
We are balloting to step up pressure to change Government pay policy.
Strike action is a last resort. But we will not stand by while teachers’ living standards worsen and recruitment to the profession wanes.

TO VIEW THE ISSUES

LEAFLET FOR PARENTS AND PUBLIC GO HERE

WATCH AGS CHRISTINE BLOWER ON NUTv updated October 3rd 2008

SCHOOL REPRESENTATIVES ARE INVITED TO VIEW AN ISSUES POWERPOINT

Fair Pay for Teachers – Continuing our Campaign

SAY NO TO BELOW INFLATION PAY INCREASES

The Government is limiting teachers’ pay increases for 2008-2011 to levels which do not match the current rate of inflation. Teachers’ pay increases have already been below inflation every year from 2005 onwards. This has meant real terms pay cuts – teachers on UPS3 have already lost £2000 and rising. The proposed pay increases are likely to lead to further pay cuts and will certainly fail to restore the pay losses in recent years. Support the NUT’s campaign for Fair Pay for Teachers.

Workload 2008

The NUT has campaigned tirelessly over the years to establish effective limits to teachers’ workload and working time. Our aim is to reduce working hours, remove excessive workload and achieve a better work/life balance for teachers generally.

NUT News 14: VOTE ‘YES’ IN THE BALLOT

The NUT is balloting for further action against the Government’s policy of below-inflation pay increases for teachers. The NUT’s successful one day strike action in April brought this issue to the public’s attention. Your support for further discontinuous action can help win the argument for Fair Pay for Teachers

UNICEF Teachers' Survey

The NUT is supporting a teachers' survey being carried out by UNICEF. Do you raise funds in your school? Are you interested in international causes? Click here to share your views with UNICEF."

Teacher to Teacher supplements 2008

The NUT has just published its annual Teacher to Teacher supplements one for primary and pre-school teachers, one for secondary and sixth form teachers and one for those in special schools and services. All three are packed with articles written by teachers for teachers and address hot topics and current concerns in the three sectors. Click 'read more' to download the supplements.

Violent Extremism

Commenting on the Government’s guidance to schools on preventing violent extremism, Christine Blower, Acting General Secretary of the National Union of Teachers, Europe’s largest teaching union said;

It’s Good News So Let’s Celebrate!

NUT Cymru have welcomed the news that there are additional monies to be made available to Local Education Authorities for the funding of the innovative Foundation Phase that was implemented in Primary and Infant schools across Wales in September. As the Welsh Assembly Government outlined its proposed budget for 2009 Wales Secretary David Evans commented:

Diplomas

Commenting on the House of Commons’ Public Accounts Committee’s report on Diplomas, Christine Blower, Acting General Secretary of the National Union of Teachers, Europe’s largest teaching union said;

Threshold Applications in Round 9 (2008-2009)

This guidance provides practical advice to applicants on the threshold standards and threshold application process in England and Wales for 2008-09.

No More Landmines Week 2008

In 2008 No More Landmines Week runs from 1st - 7th November and gives students around the country and the world an opportunity to learn more about the impact of landmines and other unexploded weapons as well as offering an opportunity to be part of the solution.

NUT pay campaign update

Christine Blower AGS of the National Union of Teachers calls on members to vote YES in the pay ballot

Lobby your MP in support of Workplace Environmental Representatives

Send an e-mail message to your MP calling for trade union environmental representatives to receive workplace recognition and ask them to sign Early Day Motion 1438. Get your colleagues to join you and to e-mail their MPs.

ICTraining: NUT Autumn Term 2008

The NUT is running interactive whiteboard courses in Dunstable, Liverpool, North London and Salisbury in the second half of the autumn term.

Apply Online

Champion! / Amddiffyn Athrawon!

Launching 'Champion' - a new campaigning tabloid produced by the NUT for teachers in staff rooms throughout England and Wales.

Anthony Walker Memorial Lecture

To Be Delivered By Professor Gus John - Friday 10th October 2008 5:30pm - 7:30pm National Union of Teachers, Headquarters Mabledon Place, London, WC1H 9BD. Click read more for flyer and attendance form.

Steve Sinnott Fellowship For Secondary School Staff Announced

A unique Fellowship for secondary school staff is to be set up in memory of the late National Union of Teachers' (NUT) General Secretary Steve Sinnott, Children's Secretary Ed Balls said today.

World Teachers' Day 2008 - Friday 3rd October 2008 at 5pm

“A Fairer Future for All: Valuing Women Teachers Worldwide” to be held at HAMLITON HOUSE, MABLEDON PLACE, LONDON WC1H 9BD click read more to download the flyer and form.

14-19 Education – A joint Policy statement by the National Union of Teachers and the University and College Union.

This 14-19 policy paper is based on the policies of the NUT and the University and College Union . This policy summarises and collates their policies and will hopefully stimulate further discussion and debate. The policy further emphasises the importance of the school and college sectors working together to meet the needs of all learners. This joint policy will be a powerful tool for teachers and lecturers as they work to strengthen relationships between the two sectors.

14-19 UPDATE: ENGLAND ONLY

This NUT briefing focuses on the development of the implementation of the Diplomas for 14-19 students.

'Keep the Promise' Event: Saturday 4 October 2008

The Campaign to End Child Poverty's 'Keep the Promise' Event: Saturday 4 October 2008

The NUT is proud to announce the launch of its new Student Centre!

The revamped Student Centre includes details of all our events and activities during Freshers 08; information on how to set up a Society and run campaigns at University; and essential, expert guidance on all things student teacher-related, from student finance, to finding your first post. Register online to access exclusive downloadable resources for your Society - www.students.teachers.org.uk

NUT Black Teachers Conference 2008

31st October till 2nd November 2008 Stoke Rochford Hall, Grantham, Lincolnshire There will be a range of speakers and workshops at the conference

Celebrating The Professional Status Of Special Educational Needs Co-Ordinators!

Help us convince the Government that all SENCOs should be qualified teachers! Please take 5 minutes to tell the DCSF that co-ordinating teaching and learning across schools for pupils with SEN is a job for qualified teachers only!

Preventing Work-Related Mental Health Conditions By Tackling Stress – Guidance For Head Teachers

Mental ill health is the second largest cause of sickness absence in the UK. Stress depression and anxiety account for more than fifty per cent of all mental health problems.

Download the guidance for Preventing Work-Related Mental Health Conditions by Tackling Stress - here

Comment On This Year's Examinations!

It takes years to prepare for GCSE, AS and A2. It takes hours to mark each examination paper.

BUT IT COULD TAKE JUST A FEW MINUTES OF YOUR TIME TO INFLUENCE FUTURE PAPERS BY TELLING STANDING JOINT COMMITTEES WHAT YOU THINK! Submit the online form or download the form and send to us.

Teaching Citizenship through Human Rights: A Training Conference

Teaching Citizenship through Human Rights: A Training Conference - Wednesday 15th October 2008.

NUT LGBT Teachers’ Conference 2008

A residential weekend conference in Brighton for teachers who are lesbian, gay, bisexual or trans. Applications from heterosexual teachers who want to campaign to stop discrimination of teachers on the grounds of sexual orientation, homophobic and transphobic prejudice are welcome.

Academies: Looking beyond the spin

Why the NUT calls for a different approach

TRUST SCHOOLS

The NUT is opposed to the establishment of Trust schools. We believe that schools are best able to meet the needs of their communities when they remain as Community schools and are supported by local authorities. The NUT has published materials for parents, school governors and teachers to use wherever trust school status is proposed.