This online Database of Good Practices contains descriptions and links to practical initiatives on various topics implemented by the ETUCE member organisations. The aim of the work on good practices is to enhance the effective implementation of ETUCE policies by the ETUCE member organisations on national and regional level. This database is to be used by education trade unions as a source of inspiration and as a practical manual of tools and arguments proven successful within education trade unions and in the education sector.

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The 2018 and 2023 LEETU teachers' strikes (the biggest ones in Lithuania) as teaching for democratic citizenship and the transmission of fundamental values through education

External practice
Lithuania
LEETU
Inclusion in schools/education institutes, Gender pay and pension gap, Work-life balance, Vertical segregation in the teaching profession, Gender equality in decision-making positions in education trade union, Gender equality linked to wider societal issues (e.g. ageing, migration, political situation, religion), Gender stereotypes, Gender equality in the wider labour market, Safe and healthy working environment for LGBTI teachers, academics, and other education personnel, Inclusion of LGBTI members in trade union work, Inclusion of students with special needs, Inclusion of teachers, academics, and other education personnel with special needs, Inclusion of members with special needs in trade union work, The physical (classroom and school) environment, Cultural and social attitudes, Linguistic barriers, Recognition of qualifications, Targeted support for students from migrant/refugee background and ethnic minority groups, Targeted support for education personnel from migrant/refugee background and ethnic minority groups, Inclusion of members from migrant/refugee background and ethnic minority groups in trade union work, Integration of culturally sensitive content in curricula, Support for education in refugee reception centres, Understanding socio-economic disadvantage, Supporting students from a disadvantaged socio-economic background
Trade union actions (e.g. demonstration, strike)
Early-childhood/Pre-primary education, Primary education, Secondary education, Vocational education and training, Higher education
Teachers/trainers, Other educational personnel, School leaders, Trade Union members, Parents/carers/families, Students/learners, Education employers, Stakeholders
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Independent Trade Unions Committee of Azerbaijan Education Employees (ATIAHI) ensures gender equality in education and society through several key actions:

Internal practice
Azerbaijan
AITUCEW
Gender equality in decision-making positions in education trade union, Gender stereotypes, Gender equality in the wider labour market
Curriculum, Gender quotas regulation, Cooperation with other stakeholders (e.g. families, social services), Gender equality/equality structure within trade union, Equality strategy/action plan
Early-childhood/Pre-primary education, Primary education, Secondary education, Vocational education and training, Higher education
Teachers/trainers, Other educational personnel, Trade Union members, Education employers
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Labour Agreement Inclusion Checklist

Internal practice
Netherlands
AOb
Inclusion in schools/education institutes, Work-life balance, Raising awareness and understanding on LGBTI issues, Inclusion of students with special needs, Integration of culturally sensitive content in curricula, Understanding socio-economic disadvantage
Initial and continuous professional development of teachers, academics and other education personnel, Discussion/round table, Training/Discussion/Roundtable for trade union members
Vocational education and training
Teachers/trainers, Other educational personnel, School leaders, Trade Union members, Parents/carers/families, Students/learners, Education employers, Stakeholders
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CITE : Foreign workers' information center

External practice
Spain
F.E.CC.OO
Inclusion in trade unions, Gender equality in decision-making positions in education trade union, Gender equality linked to wider societal issues (e.g. ageing, migration, political situation, religion), Integration of LGBTI issues in curricula, Inclusion of LGBTI members in trade union work, Inclusion of students with special needs, Xenophobia, racism and prejudices, Cultural and social attitudes, Targeted support for students from migrant/refugee background and ethnic minority groups, Targeted support for education personnel from migrant/refugee background and ethnic minority groups, Inclusion of members from migrant/refugee background and ethnic minority groups in trade union work, Support for education in refugee reception centres, Supporting students from a disadvantaged socio-economic background
Campaign, Digital tools (e.g. e-learning platform, MOOC, website), Teaching materials and strategies, Support (material and/or financial) to facilitate access to quality education, Training/Discussion/Roundtable for trade union members, Social dialogue negotiations on the institutional level, Social dialogue negotiations on the regional level, Social dialogue negotiations on the national level, Exchanging good practices within trade union/with other actors, Trade union actions (e.g. demonstration, strike), Gender equality/equality structure within trade union
Early-childhood/Pre-primary education, Primary education, Secondary education
Teachers/trainers, Other educational personnel, School leaders, Trade Union members, Students/learners, Education employers
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Publication of law on LGBTI inclusion in the workplace

External practice
Spain
F.E.CC.OO
Homophobic, biphobic and transphobic bullying and harassment, Raising awareness and understanding on LGBTI issues, Safe and healthy working environment for LGBTI teachers, academics, and other education personnel
Legislation/policy/strategy/funding, Social dialogue negotiations on the institutional level, Social dialogue negotiations on the national level, Equality strategy/action plan, Lobbying education authorities
Early-childhood/Pre-primary education, Primary education, Secondary education, Vocational education and training, Higher education
Teachers/trainers, Other educational personnel, School leaders, Trade Union members, Education employers, Stakeholders
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Greek language for migrant students

External practice
Cyprus
OLTEK
Inclusion in schools/education institutes, Cultural and social attitudes, Linguistic barriers, Understanding socio-economic disadvantage, Supporting students from a disadvantaged socio-economic background
Support (material and/or financial) to facilitate access to quality education, Discussion/round table, Social dialogue negotiations on the national level
Secondary education, Vocational education and training
Teachers/trainers, School leaders, Trade Union members
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German language for migrant students

External practice
Germany
VBE
Inclusion in schools/education institutes, Targeted support for students from migrant/refugee background and ethnic minority groups
Initial and continuous professional development of teachers, academics and other education personnel, Teaching materials and strategies, Support (material and/or financial) to facilitate access to quality education
Primary education, Secondary education
Teachers/trainers, Other educational personnel, School leaders, Trade Union members
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Campaign organized to help Ukrainian refugees

External practice
Hungary
PDSZ
Xenophobia, racism and prejudices, Cultural and social attitudes, Linguistic barriers, Targeted support for students from migrant/refugee background and ethnic minority groups
Digital tools (e.g. e-learning platform, MOOC, website), Teaching materials and strategies, Cooperation with other stakeholders (e.g. families, social services)
Primary education, Secondary education
Teachers/trainers, Other educational personnel, Trade Union members
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Education from high expectations

Internal practice
Onderwijs vanuit hoge verwachtingen
Belgium
COV
Inclusion of students with special needs, Supporting students from a disadvantaged socio-economic background
Publication, Discussion/round table, Training/Discussion/Roundtable for trade union members, Exchanging good practices within trade union/with other actors
Early-childhood/Pre-primary education, Primary education
Trade Union members
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Inclusion of Kosovo refugees in Albania and North Macedonia

External practice
Albania, Republic of North Macedonia, Serbia
UESCK-SBASHK
Inclusion in schools/education institutes, Inclusion in emergency situations (e.g. COVID 19, environmental disasters, etc.), Cultural and social attitudes, Linguistic barriers, Recognition of qualifications, Targeted support for students from migrant/refugee background and ethnic minority groups
Legislation/policy/strategy/funding, Programme (e.g. nation-wide), Initial and continuous professional development of teachers, academics and other education personnel, Support (material and/or financial) to facilitate access to quality education, Cooperation with other stakeholders (e.g. families, social services), Evaluation and assessment, Social dialogue negotiations on the regional level, Social dialogue negotiations on the national level
Early-childhood/Pre-primary education, Primary education, Secondary education, Vocational education and training, Higher education
Teachers/trainers, Other educational personnel, School leaders, Trade Union members, Students/learners, Education employers, Stakeholders
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Risks and Protective Factors in LGBTIQ+ Cybervictimization

Internal practice
Cyprus
DAÜ-SEN
Gender pay and pension gap, Work-life balance, Vertical segregation in the teaching profession, Horizontal segregation in the teaching profession, Gender equality in decision-making positions in education trade union, Gender-based violence and harassment, Gender equality linked to wider societal issues (e.g. ageing, migration, political situation, religion), Gender stereotypes, Gender equality in the wider labour market, Gender-based discrimination, Homophobic, biphobic and transphobic bullying and harassment, Integration of LGBTI issues in curricula, Raising awareness and understanding on LGBTI issues, Safe and healthy working environment for LGBTI teachers, academics, and other education personnel, Inclusion of LGBTI members in trade union work, Inclusion of students with special needs, Inclusion of teachers, academics, and other education personnel with special needs, Inclusion of members with special needs in trade union work, The physical (classroom and school) environment, Understanding socio-economic disadvantage, Supporting students from a disadvantaged socio-economic background
Project, Research/collection of data
Higher education
Teachers/trainers, Other educational personnel, Trade Union members, Parents/carers/families, Students/learners
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“MENTAL HEALTH CARE IN SCHOOLS” Conference

External practice
UESCK-SBASHK
Inclusion in schools/education institutes, Inclusion in trade unions, Gender pay and pension gap, Work-life balance, Gender stereotypes, Gender equality in the wider labour market, Gender-based discrimination, Integration of LGBTI issues in curricula, Safe and healthy working environment for LGBTI teachers, academics, and other education personnel, Inclusion of LGBTI members in trade union work, Inclusion of students with special needs, Inclusion of teachers, academics, and other education personnel with special needs, Inclusion of members with special needs in trade union work, Targeted support for students from migrant/refugee background and ethnic minority groups, Targeted support for education personnel from migrant/refugee background and ethnic minority groups, Inclusion of members from migrant/refugee background and ethnic minority groups in trade union work, Integration of culturally sensitive content in curricula, Understanding socio-economic disadvantage, Supporting students from a disadvantaged socio-economic background
Legislation/policy/strategy/funding, Campaign, Project, Programme (e.g. nation-wide), Curriculum, Discussion/round table, Cooperation with other stakeholders (e.g. families, social services), Exchanging good practices within trade union/with other actors, Trade union actions (e.g. demonstration, strike)
Early-childhood/Pre-primary education, Primary education, Secondary education, Vocational education and training, Higher education
Teachers/trainers, Other educational personnel, School leaders, Trade Union members, Parents/carers/families, Students/learners, Education employers, Stakeholders
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Violence against Women

Internal practice
United Kingdom
EIS
Gender-based violence and harassment
Publication
Early-childhood/Pre-primary education, Primary education, Secondary education, Vocational education and training, Higher education
Teachers/trainers, Other educational personnel, School leaders, Trade Union members
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"Diversity and integration - strategic plan"

Internal practice
Norway
UEN
Targeted support for students from migrant/refugee background and ethnic minority groups, Targeted support for education personnel from migrant/refugee background and ethnic minority groups, Inclusion of members from migrant/refugee background and ethnic minority groups in trade union work
Legislation/policy/strategy/funding, Initial and continuous professional development of teachers, academics and other education personnel, Publication, Training/Discussion/Roundtable for trade union members, Specific arrangements to facilitate participation in trade union’s work and decision-making process
Early-childhood/Pre-primary education, Primary education, Secondary education, Vocational education and training, Higher education
Teachers/trainers, Trade Union members, Students/learners, Stakeholders
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"Gender" Task Force in the Organisation

Internal practice
SLFP logo
Belgium
SLFP-VSOA
Inclusion in schools/education institutes, Inclusion in trade unions, Gender pay and pension gap, Work-life balance, Vertical segregation in the teaching profession, Horizontal segregation in the teaching profession, Gender equality in decision-making positions in education trade union, Gender-based violence and harassment, Gender equality linked to wider societal issues (e.g. ageing, migration, political situation, religion), Gender stereotypes, Gender equality in the wider labour market, Gender-based discrimination, Homophobic, biphobic and transphobic bullying and harassment, Integration of LGBTI issues in curricula, Inclusion of LGBTI members in trade union work
Campaign, Project, Discussion/round table, Training/Discussion/Roundtable for trade union members, Trade union actions (e.g. demonstration, strike), Gender equality/equality structure within trade union, Equality strategy/action plan
Early-childhood/Pre-primary education, Primary education, Secondary education, Vocational education and training, Higher education
Teachers/trainers, Other educational personnel, School leaders, Trade Union members, Parents/carers/families, Students/learners, Education employers, Stakeholders
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Teaching for democratic citizenship in the education

Internal practice
Logo of UESCK-SBASHK
UESCK-SBASHK
Inclusion in schools/education institutes, Inclusion in trade unions, Gender pay and pension gap, Gender equality in decision-making positions in education trade union, Gender-based violence and harassment, Gender equality linked to wider societal issues (e.g. ageing, migration, political situation, religion), Safe and healthy working environment for LGBTI teachers, academics, and other education personnel, Inclusion of LGBTI members in trade union work, Inclusion of students with special needs, Inclusion of teachers, academics, and other education personnel with special needs, Inclusion of members with special needs in trade union work, Linguistic barriers, Inclusion of members from migrant/refugee background and ethnic minority groups in trade union work, Understanding socio-economic disadvantage, Supporting students from a disadvantaged socio-economic background
Legislation/policy/strategy/funding, Programme (e.g. nation-wide), Support (material and/or financial) to facilitate access to quality education, Discussion/round table, Training/Discussion/Roundtable for trade union members, Social dialogue negotiations on the institutional level, Social dialogue negotiations on the regional level, Social dialogue negotiations on the national level, Gender equality/equality structure within trade union
Early-childhood/Pre-primary education, Primary education, Secondary education, Vocational education and training, Higher education
Teachers/trainers, School leaders, Trade Union members, Parents/carers/families, Students/learners, Education employers
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Anti racist framework

Internal practice
Anti-Racist Framework Cover
United Kingdom
NEU
Inclusion in schools/education institutes, Inclusion in trade unions, Inclusion in emergency situations (e.g. COVID 19, environmental disasters, etc.), Gender-based violence and harassment, Gender equality linked to wider societal issues (e.g. ageing, migration, political situation, religion), Gender stereotypes, Gender-based discrimination, Homophobic, biphobic and transphobic bullying and harassment, Integration of LGBTI issues in curricula, Raising awareness and understanding on LGBTI issues, Inclusion of LGBTI members in trade union work, Inclusion of students with special needs, Xenophobia, racism and prejudices, Cultural and social attitudes, Linguistic barriers, Targeted support for students from migrant/refugee background and ethnic minority groups, Targeted support for education personnel from migrant/refugee background and ethnic minority groups, Understanding socio-economic disadvantage, Supporting students from a disadvantaged socio-economic background
Legislation/policy/strategy/funding, Campaign, Project, Initial and continuous professional development of teachers, academics and other education personnel, Publication, Digital tools (e.g. e-learning platform, MOOC, website), Curriculum, Teaching materials and strategies, Discussion/round table, Gender quotas regulation, Research/collection of data, Dissemination of data, Social dialogue negotiations on the institutional level, Social dialogue negotiations on the regional level, Social dialogue negotiations on the national level, Exchanging good practices within trade union/with other actors, Trade union actions (e.g. demonstration, strike), Monitoring the implementation of equality and inclusion provisions in collective agreements, Gender equality/equality structure within trade union, Legal counselling and/or legal representation of trade union’s members, Equality strategy/action plan, Lobbying education authorities
Primary education, Secondary education
Teachers/trainers, Other educational personnel, School leaders, Trade Union members, Education employers, Stakeholders
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Women from education in the fight against violence and for gender equality

External practice
Serbia
TUS
Gender-based violence and harassment, Gender stereotypes, Gender-based discrimination
Training/Discussion/Roundtable for trade union members
Early-childhood/Pre-primary education, Primary education, Secondary education, Vocational education and training, Higher education
Trade Union members
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Gender awareness in education and teaching

Internal practice
DLF logo
Denmark
DLF
Gender stereotypes
Project, Teaching materials and strategies, Training/Discussion/Roundtable for trade union members
Primary education, Secondary education
Teachers/trainers, Trade Union members
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Discussing menopause in schools and the effects on female teachers

External practice
Beeld: Nino Massouradze
Netherlands
AOb
Inclusion in schools/education institutes, Work-life balance, Gender equality linked to wider societal issues (e.g. ageing, migration, political situation, religion)
Legislation/policy/strategy/funding, Publication, Monitoring the implementation of provisions on gender equality in collective agreements
Primary education, Secondary education
Teachers/trainers, Other educational personnel, School leaders, Trade Union members, Education employers
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The rights of LGBTQ+ workers

External practice
Albania
SPASH
Inclusion in schools/education institutes, Inclusion in trade unions, Gender equality in decision-making positions in education trade union, Gender-based violence and harassment, Gender stereotypes, Gender equality in the wider labour market, Gender-based discrimination, Homophobic, biphobic and transphobic bullying and harassment, Integration of LGBTI issues in curricula, Raising awareness and understanding on LGBTI issues, Safe and healthy working environment for LGBTI teachers, academics, and other education personnel, Inclusion of LGBTI members in trade union work, Xenophobia, racism and prejudices, Cultural and social attitudes, Recognition of qualifications
Campaign, Discussion/round table, Gender quotas regulation, Research/collection of data, Dissemination of data, Cooperation with other stakeholders (e.g. families, social services), Evaluation and assessment, Exchanging good practices within trade union/with other actors, Monitoring the implementation of equality and inclusion provisions in collective agreements, Monitoring the implementation of provisions on gender equality in collective agreements, Gender equality/equality structure within trade union, Legal counselling and/or legal representation of trade union’s members, Equality strategy/action plan
Early-childhood/Pre-primary education, Primary education, Secondary education, Vocational education and training, Higher education
Teachers/trainers, Other educational personnel, School leaders, Trade Union members, Parents/carers/families, Students/learners, Education employers, Stakeholders
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The promotion of young talent and parity in focus

Internal practice
Germany
VBE
Inclusion in trade unions, Gender equality in decision-making positions in education trade union, Gender-based discrimination
Publication, Gender equality/equality structure within trade union, Equality strategy/action plan
Early-childhood/Pre-primary education, Primary education, Secondary education, Vocational education and training, Higher education
Trade Union members
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Maak je school genderproof

Internal practice
Belgium
COV
Inclusion in schools/education institutes, Inclusion in trade unions, Gender equality in decision-making positions in education trade union, Gender-based violence and harassment, Gender stereotypes, Gender-based discrimination, Raising awareness and understanding on LGBTI issues
Publication
Early-childhood/Pre-primary education, Primary education
Teachers/trainers, Other educational personnel, School leaders, Trade Union members, Stakeholders
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Collective Bargaining Agreement

Internal practice
Cyprus
DAÜ-SEN
Inclusion in schools/education institutes, Inclusion in trade unions, Gender pay and pension gap, Work-life balance, Vertical segregation in the teaching profession, Horizontal segregation in the teaching profession, Gender equality in decision-making positions in education trade union, Gender-based violence and harassment, Gender equality linked to wider societal issues (e.g. ageing, migration, political situation, religion), Gender stereotypes, Homophobic, biphobic and transphobic bullying and harassment, Raising awareness and understanding on LGBTI issues, Safe and healthy working environment for LGBTI teachers, academics, and other education personnel, Inclusion of LGBTI members in trade union work, Inclusion of students with special needs, Inclusion of teachers, academics, and other education personnel with special needs, Understanding socio-economic disadvantage, Supporting students from a disadvantaged socio-economic background
Legislation/policy/strategy/funding, Campaign, Project, Digital tools (e.g. e-learning platform, MOOC, website), Support (material and/or financial) to facilitate access to quality education, Training/Discussion/Roundtable for trade union members, Gender quotas regulation, Research/collection of data, Dissemination of data, Cooperation with other stakeholders (e.g. families, social services), Social dialogue negotiations on the national level, Specific arrangements to facilitate participation in trade union’s work and decision-making process, Trade union actions (e.g. demonstration, strike), Monitoring the implementation of equality and inclusion provisions in collective agreements, Monitoring the implementation of provisions on gender equality in collective agreements, Gender equality/equality structure within trade union, Legal counselling and/or legal representation of trade union’s members, Lobbying education authorities
Vocational education and training, Higher education
Teachers/trainers, School leaders, Trade Union members, Education employers
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