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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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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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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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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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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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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Positive actions to empower female unionists

Internal practice
NEU-NUT members voting at Congress
United Kingdom
NEU
Gender equality in decision-making positions in education trade union
Gender quotas regulation, 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
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Recruitment practices in leadership posts

External practice
GOD's webpage dedicated to women's issues
Austria
GÖD
Vertical segregation in the teaching profession
Publication, Gender quotas regulation, Dissemination of data, Social dialogue negotiations on the national level, Monitoring the implementation of provisions on gender equality in collective agreements
Early-childhood/Pre-primary education, Primary education, Secondary education, Vocational education and training
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Imagine Anti-Racist Education Program

External practice
Cyprus
KTOS
Inclusion in schools/education institutes, Gender equality in decision-making positions in education trade union, Raising awareness and understanding on LGBTI issues, Inclusion of students with special needs, Xenophobia, racism and prejudices, Cultural and social attitudes, Linguistic barriers, Supporting students from a disadvantaged socio-economic background
Project, Support (material and/or financial) to facilitate access to quality education, Discussion/round table, Training/Discussion/Roundtable for trade union members, Gender quotas regulation, Lobbying education authorities
Early-childhood/Pre-primary education, Primary education
Teachers/trainers, Trade Union members, Students/learners
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The Prevent duty and its implications for school and college staff

Internal practice
NEU logo
United Kingdom
NEU
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, Inclusion of students with special needs, Targeted support for students from migrant/refugee background and ethnic minority groups, Supporting students from a disadvantaged socio-economic background
Campaign, Project, 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, 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, Exchanging good practices within trade union/with other actors, Trade union actions (e.g. demonstration, strike), 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, School leaders, Trade Union members
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Responding to the adultification of Black girls in secondary education

Internal practice
Responding to the adultification of Black girls in secondary education
United Kingdom
NEU
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 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, 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
Legislation/policy/strategy/funding, Campaign, Project, 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, Cooperation with other stakeholders (e.g. families, social services), Evaluation and assessment, 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, 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, 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, Lobbying education authorities
Early-childhood/Pre-primary education, Primary education, Secondary education, Vocational education and training
Teachers/trainers, Other educational personnel, School leaders, Trade Union members, Parents/carers/families, Students/learners, Education employers, Stakeholders
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