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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Gender equality events

Internal practice
ESTUS Roundtable on Gender Sensitive Use of Language
Slovenia
ESTUS
Gender equality linked to wider societal issues (e.g. ageing, migration, political situation, religion), Gender stereotypes, Gender equality in the wider labour market
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
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Be bold for change

Internal practice
Romania
FSLE
Gender equality linked to wider societal issues (e.g. ageing, migration, political situation, religion), Gender stereotypes, Gender equality in the wider labour market
Campaign, Dissemination of data
Primary education, Secondary education, Vocational education and training
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Creating a dedicated department for equality in the union

Internal practice
FSLE Equality department - Chart
Romania
FSLE
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, Project, Publication, Dissemination of data, Social dialogue negotiations on the institutional 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
Primary education, Secondary education, Vocational education and training
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Website on gender equality, parental rights and women’s rights

Internal practice
An inspiring women after whom this website is named.
Belgium
SLFP-VSOA
Gender equality linked to wider societal issues (e.g. ageing, migration, political situation, religion), Gender stereotypes, Gender equality in the wider labour market
Publication, Research/collection of data, Dissemination of data
Early-childhood/Pre-primary education, Primary education, Secondary education, Vocational education and training
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A package of measures to address gender inequalities in the teaching profession

External practice
March involving DOE in Greece
Greece
DOE
Gender pay and pension gap, Work-life balance, Vertical segregation in the teaching profession, Horizontal segregation in the teaching profession, Gender equality linked to wider societal issues (e.g. ageing, migration, political situation, religion), Gender stereotypes, Gender equality in the wider labour market
Campaign, Social dialogue negotiations on the national level, Trade union actions (e.g. demonstration, strike), Lobbying education authorities
Primary education
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Aging in the Workplace, Equalities Guidance on Transgender Issues

Internal practice
United Kingdom
SSTA
Inclusion in schools/education institutes, Gender equality linked to wider societal issues (e.g. ageing, migration, political situation, religion), Gender-based discrimination, 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 members with special needs in trade union work
Legislation/policy/strategy/funding, Training/Discussion/Roundtable for trade union members
Secondary education
Trade Union members
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Education for refugees

Internal practice
Azerbaijan
AITUCEW
Inclusion in schools/education institutes, Inclusion in trade unions, Inclusion in emergency situations (e.g. COVID 19, environmental disasters, etc.), Work-life balance, 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, 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, Cultural and social attitudes, Integration of culturally sensitive content in curricula, Support for education in refugee reception centres, Supporting students from a disadvantaged socio-economic background
Support (material and/or financial) to facilitate access to quality education, Cooperation with other stakeholders (e.g. families, social services), 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, Gender equality/equality structure within trade union, Lobbying education authorities
Secondary education, Vocational education and training
Teachers/trainers, Trade Union members, Students/learners, Education employers
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Inclusion of migrants and refugees in the education system

Internal practice
Albania
SPASH
Inclusion in trade unions, Inclusion in emergency situations (e.g. COVID 19, environmental disasters, etc.), 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, Homophobic, biphobic and transphobic bullying and harassment, Safe and healthy working environment for LGBTI teachers, academics, and other education personnel, 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, 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
Campaign, Training/Discussion/Roundtable for trade union members
Primary education, Secondary education
Teachers/trainers, Education employers
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Equal opportunities on the labour market

External practice
Spain
FE-USO
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, 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
Legislation/policy/strategy/funding, Project, Curriculum, Cooperation with other stakeholders (e.g. families, social services), Evaluation and assessment, Social dialogue negotiations on the national level, Trade union actions (e.g. demonstration, strike), 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, Parents/carers/families, Students/learners, Education employers, Stakeholders
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