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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"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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"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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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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Diversity in the union and within the education personnel

Internal practice
Norway
UEN
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 in the wider labour market, Integration of LGBTI issues in curricula, Raising awareness and understanding on LGBTI issues, Inclusion of students with special needs, The physical (classroom and school) environment, 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, Research/collection of data, Trade union actions (e.g. demonstration, strike), Gender equality/equality structure within trade union
Early-childhood/Pre-primary education, Primary education, Secondary education, Vocational education and training, Higher education
Teachers/trainers, Trade Union members
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EIS Guidance on Tackling Sexual Harassment in Educational Establishments

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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Clarion magazine 8M

Internal practice
Spain
STEs-Intersindical
Gender equality linked to wider societal issues (e.g. ageing, migration, political situation, religion), Gender stereotypes, Gender-based discrimination
Project, Publication, Curriculum, Teaching materials and strategies, Support (material and/or financial) to facilitate access to quality education, 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 Unique Contribution of Teachers in Early Years and their importance in delivering positive outcomes for children and bridging the poverty related attainment gap

Internal practice
United Kingdom
EIS
Inclusion in schools/education institutes, Inclusion in trade unions, Inclusion in emergency situations (e.g. COVID 19, environmental disasters, etc.), Understanding socio-economic disadvantage, Supporting students from a disadvantaged socio-economic background
Campaign, Initial and continuous professional development of teachers, academics and other education personnel
Early-childhood/Pre-primary education
Trade Union members
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The Full Story

Internal practice
United Kingdom
NEU
Inclusion in schools/education institutes, Inclusion of students with special needs
Initial and continuous professional development of teachers, academics and other education personnel, Exchanging good practices within trade union/with other actors
Early-childhood/Pre-primary education, Primary education
Teachers/trainers, Other educational personnel, School leaders, Trade Union members, Parents/carers/families, Students/learners, Education employers
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Stereotypes & Prejudices

External practice
Portugal
SINDEP
Xenophobia, racism and prejudices, Cultural and social attitudes
Project
Secondary education
Teachers/trainers, Other educational personnel, School leaders, Trade Union members, Parents/carers/families, Students/learners, Education employers, Stakeholders
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Attitude counts (Manifest)

Internal practice
Germany
VBE
Inclusion in schools/education institutes, Inclusion in trade unions, Inclusion in emergency situations (e.g. COVID 19, environmental disasters, etc.), Gender-based discrimination, Homophobic, biphobic and transphobic bullying and harassment, Raising awareness and understanding on LGBTI issues, Xenophobia, racism and prejudices, Cultural and social attitudes, Understanding socio-economic disadvantage, Supporting students from a disadvantaged socio-economic background
Publication
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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Support to teachers and students in the context of COVID-19 pandemic

External practice
Tajikistan
TUESWRT
Inclusion in emergency situations (e.g. COVID 19, environmental disasters, etc.), Supporting students from a disadvantaged socio-economic background
Support (material and/or financial) to facilitate access to quality education, 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
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Black Teachers’ Consultation Conference

Internal practice
United Kingdom
NASUWT
Xenophobia, racism and prejudices, 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
Legislation/policy/strategy/funding, Programme (e.g. nation-wide), Initial and continuous professional development of teachers, academics and other education personnel, Digital tools (e.g. e-learning platform, MOOC, website), Curriculum, Support (material and/or financial) to facilitate access to quality education, Discussion/round table, Training/Discussion/Roundtable for trade union members, Research/collection of data, Dissemination of data, Exchanging good practices within trade union/with other actors, Equality strategy/action plan
Early-childhood/Pre-primary education, Primary education, Secondary education, Vocational education and training
Teachers/trainers, Other educational personnel, School leaders, Trade Union members, Stakeholders
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Inclusion of LGBTI teaching staff

Internal practice
United Kingdom
NASUWT
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
Legislation/policy/strategy/funding, Campaign, Project, Initial and continuous professional development of teachers, academics and other education personnel, Digital tools (e.g. e-learning platform, MOOC, website), Curriculum, Teaching materials and strategies, Training/Discussion/Roundtable for trade union members, Research/collection of data, Social dialogue negotiations on the national level, Specific arrangements to facilitate participation in trade union’s work and decision-making process, Equality strategy/action plan, Lobbying education authorities
Early-childhood/Pre-primary education, Primary education, Secondary education, Vocational education and training
Teachers/trainers, School leaders, Trade Union members, Education employers
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How do You feel Educator, Teacher? a survey conducted by the Teacher's Trade Union concerning the effects of the second wave of Coronavirus 19 on educators and teachers

Internal practice
Hungary
SEH
Inclusion in emergency situations (e.g. COVID 19, environmental disasters, etc.)
Campaign, Project, Research/collection of data
Early-childhood/Pre-primary education, Primary education, Secondary education, Vocational education and training
Teachers/trainers, School leaders, Trade Union members, Education employers
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School for Diversity

External practice
Germany
GEW
Inclusion in schools/education institutes, Gender-based violence and harassment, 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, Safe and healthy working environment for LGBTI teachers, academics, and other education personnel
Campaign, Project, Programme (e.g. nation-wide), Initial and continuous professional development of teachers, academics and other education personnel, Publication, Curriculum, Teaching materials and strategies, Exchanging good practices within trade union/with other actors
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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ESTUS equality group - study visit in Belgrade

External practice
Slovenia
ESTUS
Xenophobia, racism and prejudices, Cultural and social attitudes, Linguistic barriers
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, Secondary education, Vocational education and training, Higher education
Teachers/trainers, Other educational personnel, Trade Union members
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