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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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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"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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Negotiation and implementation of Equality Plans

External practice
FECCOO logo
Spain
F.E.CC.OO
Work-life balance, Gender-based violence and harassment, Gender stereotypes, Gender-based discrimination
Legislation/policy/strategy/funding, Monitoring the implementation of equality and inclusion provisions in collective agreements, Monitoring the implementation of provisions on gender equality in collective agreements, 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, 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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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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Respect diversity, ensure gender equality

External practice
Portugal
FENPROF
Inclusion in schools/education institutes, 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, Raising awareness and understanding on LGBTI issues, Safe and healthy working environment for LGBTI teachers, academics, and other education personnel
Initial and continuous professional development of teachers, academics and other education personnel, Discussion/round table
Early-childhood/Pre-primary education, Primary education, Secondary education, Vocational education and training, Higher education
Teachers/trainers, School leaders
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Educate against homophobia

Internal practice
France
SNUipp-FSU
Inclusion in schools/education institutes, 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
Programme (e.g. nation-wide), 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, Support (material and/or financial) to facilitate access to quality education, Discussion/round table, Training/Discussion/Roundtable for trade union members, Gender quotas regulation, Research/collection of data, Dissemination of data
Early-childhood/Pre-primary education, Primary education
Teachers/trainers, Other educational personnel
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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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Didactic units for the 25N

Internal practice
Spain
STEs-Intersindical
Gender stereotypes, Gender equality in the wider labour market, 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, Parents/carers/families, Students/learners, 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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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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Gender discrimination in the Ministry of Education

Internal practice
Spain
F.E.CC.OO
Vertical segregation in the teaching profession, Horizontal segregation in the teaching profession, Gender equality in decision-making positions in education trade union, Gender-based discrimination
Gender quotas regulation, Research/collection of data, Dissemination of data, Social dialogue negotiations on the institutional level, Monitoring the implementation of provisions on gender equality in collective agreements, Equality strategy/action plan, Lobbying education authorities
Primary education, Secondary education, Vocational education and training
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Menopause Toolkit “Working Through the Menopause”

Internal practice
United Kingdom
NEU
Gender-based discrimination
Early-childhood/Pre-primary education, Primary education, Secondary education, Vocational education and training, Higher education
Teachers/trainers, Other educational personnel, School leaders, Education employers
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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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Creating a dedicated National Equality Officer post within the Union

Internal practice
United Kingdom
EIS
Gender pay and pension gap, Work-life balance, 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, 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, Xenophobia, racism and prejudices, Cultural and social attitudes, 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
Early-childhood/Pre-primary education, Primary education, Secondary education, Vocational education and training, Higher education
Trade Union members
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Calendar women's time, women in time

Internal practice
Spain
STEs-Intersindical
Gender stereotypes, Gender equality in the wider labour market, 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, Parents/carers/families, Students/learners, Stakeholders
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Sickness before maternity rest

External practice
Belgium
COV
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
Legislation/policy/strategy/funding
Early-childhood/Pre-primary education, Primary education, Secondary education, Vocational education and training, Higher education
Teachers/trainers, Other educational personnel, School leaders
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Publications & mainstreaming (gender, diversity, …)

Internal practice
Belgium
COV
Inclusion in schools/education institutes, Inclusion in trade unions, Inclusion in emergency situations (e.g. COVID 19, environmental disasters, etc.), 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, 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
Publication
Early-childhood/Pre-primary education, Primary education
Trade Union members, Stakeholders
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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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