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 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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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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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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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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Extending the ‘School Meals Scheme’

External practice
Ireland
INTO
Inclusion in schools/education institutes, Supporting students from a disadvantaged socio-economic background
Campaign, Publication, Teaching materials and strategies, Support (material and/or financial) to facilitate access to quality education, Research/collection of data, Cooperation with other stakeholders (e.g. families, social services), Social dialogue negotiations on the institutional level, Social dialogue negotiations on the regional level, Social dialogue negotiations on the national level
Early-childhood/Pre-primary education, Primary education, Secondary education
Teachers/trainers, School leaders, Trade Union members, Parents/carers/families, Students/learners
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Homelessness in the Classroom

External practice
Homelessness in the classroom
Ireland
INTO
Inclusion in emergency situations (e.g. COVID 19, environmental disasters, etc.), Understanding socio-economic disadvantage, Supporting students from a disadvantaged socio-economic background
Campaign, Publication, Teaching materials and strategies, Support (material and/or financial) to facilitate access to quality education, Research/collection of data, Cooperation with other stakeholders (e.g. families, social services), Social dialogue negotiations on the institutional level, Social dialogue negotiations on the regional level, Social dialogue negotiations on the national level
Primary education
Teachers/trainers, School leaders, Trade Union members, Parents/carers/families, Students/learners
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EDUCANDO EN IGUALDAD

External practice
Spain
Fesp-UGT
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, Xenophobia, racism and prejudices, Linguistic barriers
Campaign, Project, Initial and continuous professional development of teachers, academics and other education personnel, Curriculum, Teaching materials and strategies
Early-childhood/Pre-primary education, Primary education, Secondary education, Vocational education and training, Higher education
Teachers/trainers, Students/learners, Stakeholders
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AULA INTERCULTURAL

External practice
Spain
Fesp-UGT
Inclusion in schools/education institutes, Inclusion in trade unions, Homophobic, biphobic and transphobic bullying and harassment, Inclusion of students with special needs, 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, Understanding socio-economic disadvantage, Supporting students from a disadvantaged socio-economic background
Campaign, Project, Publication, Digital tools (e.g. e-learning platform, MOOC, website), Curriculum, Teaching materials and strategies, 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, Students/learners, Stakeholders
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SOMOS MÁS

External practice
Spain
Fesp-UGT
Inclusion in schools/education institutes, Inclusion in trade unions, Gender equality linked to wider societal issues (e.g. ageing, migration, political situation, religion), Gender stereotypes, Homophobic, biphobic and transphobic bullying and harassment, Xenophobia, racism and prejudices, Cultural and social attitudes, 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
Campaign, Support (material and/or financial) to facilitate access to quality education
Secondary education, Vocational education and training
Teachers/trainers, Students/learners, Stakeholders
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EIS Anti-racist Strategy

Internal practice
United Kingdom
EIS
Xenophobia, racism and prejudices, Cultural and social attitudes, Targeted support for students from migrant/refugee background and ethnic minority groups, Inclusion of members from migrant/refugee background and ethnic minority groups in trade union work
Campaign, Project, Programme (e.g. nation-wide), Initial and continuous professional development of teachers, academics and other education personnel, Training/Discussion/Roundtable for trade union 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
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Creating a sense of place and belonging

External practice
United Kingdom
NEU
Inclusion in schools/education institutes
Campaign, Project, Research/collection of data
Early-childhood/Pre-primary education, Primary education, Secondary education
Teachers/trainers, Other educational personnel, School leaders, Trade Union members
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Rainbow Friday

Internal practice
Poland
ZNP
Inclusion in schools/education institutes, 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
Campaign, Initial and continuous professional development of teachers, academics and other education personnel, Publication, Digital tools (e.g. e-learning platform, MOOC, website), Teaching materials and strategies, Lobbying education authorities
Secondary education, Vocational education and training, Higher education
Teachers/trainers, School leaders, Trade Union members, Students/learners
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“YES 13 - because primary school teachers earn it!”

Internal practice
Germany
GEW
Gender pay and pension gap, Horizontal segregation in the teaching profession, Gender stereotypes
Legislation/policy/strategy/funding, Campaign, Social dialogue negotiations on the national level
Primary education
Teachers/trainers
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Creation of an equalities department named “Mujer y Políticas Sociales”

Internal practice
FeSP-UGT Promotion for Women's Day 2018
Spain
Fesp-UGT
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
Campaign, Publication, 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, 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 provisions on gender equality in collective agreements, Gender equality/equality structure within trade union, Equality strategy/action plan, Lobbying education authorities
Early-childhood/Pre-primary education, Primary education, Secondary education, Vocational education and training, Higher education
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A global package of measures to improve gender equality in trade union membership

Internal practice
SNES-FSU's women's brochure
France
SNES-FSU
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-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
Campaign, Publication, Gender quotas regulation, 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 provisions on gender equality in collective agreements, Equality strategy/action plan, Lobbying education authorities
Secondary education, Vocational education and training, Higher education
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Parental leave

External practice
OAJ's webpage on parental leave: https://www.oaj.fi/tyoelamaopas/perhevapaat/vanhempainvapaa/
Finland
OAJ
Work-life balance
Campaign, Gender quotas regulation, Social dialogue negotiations on the national level, Lobbying education authorities
Early-childhood/Pre-primary education, Primary education, Secondary education, Vocational education and training, Higher education
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Equality road map

External practice
Finland
OAJ
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
Campaign, Publication, Research/collection of data, Dissemination of data, Equality strategy/action plan, Lobbying education authorities
Early-childhood/Pre-primary education, Primary education, Secondary education, Vocational education and training, Higher education
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Actions to tackle horizontal segregation

External practice
Netherlands
AOb
Gender pay and pension gap, Horizontal segregation in the teaching profession
Campaign, Social dialogue negotiations on the national level, Trade union actions (e.g. demonstration, strike), Monitoring the implementation of provisions on gender equality in collective agreements, Lobbying education authorities
Primary education, Secondary education, Vocational education and training, Higher education
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Actions to tackle vertical segregation

External practice
Netherlands
AOb
Vertical segregation in the teaching profession
Campaign, Social dialogue negotiations on the institutional level, Social dialogue negotiations on the national level, Monitoring the implementation of provisions on gender equality in collective agreements, Lobbying education authorities
Primary education, Secondary education, Vocational education and training, Higher education
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A package of measures to promote gender equality issues in the education system in Scotland

External practice
Get It Right For Girls report
United Kingdom
EIS
Gender pay and pension gap, Work-life balance, Vertical segregation in the teaching profession, Horizontal segregation in the teaching profession
Campaign, Publication, Research/collection of data, Dissemination of data, Social dialogue negotiations on the institutional level, Social dialogue negotiations on the regional level, Specific arrangements to facilitate participation in trade union’s work and decision-making process, Monitoring the implementation of provisions on gender equality in collective agreements
Early-childhood/Pre-primary education, Primary education, Secondary education, Vocational education and training, Higher education
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Campaign against gender-based violence

External practice
NASUWT’s Gender-based violence Campaign
United Kingdom
NASUWT
Gender-based violence and harassment
Campaign
Primary education, Secondary education, Vocational education and training
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