Education of European Citizenship
Internal practice
Albania
FSASH
Discussion/round table, Social dialogue negotiations on the institutional level
Secondary education
Teachers/trainers, Students/learners
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 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
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
Homelessness in the Classroom
External practice
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
Education during a pandemic
Internal practice
Poland
ZNP
Inclusion in emergency situations (e.g. COVID 19, environmental disasters, etc.), Inclusion of students with special needs, Inclusion of members from migrant/refugee background and ethnic minority groups in trade union work, Support for education in refugee reception centres, Supporting students from a disadvantaged socio-economic background
Initial and continuous professional development of teachers, academics and other education personnel, Publication, Digital tools (e.g. e-learning platform, MOOC, website), Support (material and/or financial) to facilitate access to quality education, Dissemination 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, 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, School leaders, Trade Union members, Parents/carers/families, Education employers, Stakeholders
The sovereign consults - good law builds
External practice
Poland
ZNP
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
Project, Programme (e.g. nation-wide), Initial and continuous professional development of teachers, academics and other education personnel, Digital tools (e.g. e-learning platform, MOOC, website), Training/Discussion/Roundtable for trade union members, Dissemination 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, Specific arrangements to facilitate participation in trade union’s work and decision-making process, 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, Stakeholders
Creation of an equalities department named “Mujer y Políticas Sociales”
Internal practice
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
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
A package of measures to improve work-life balance
External practice
Ireland
TUI
Work-life balance
Research/collection of data, Dissemination of data, 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, Higher education
A package of measures to promote gender equality issues in the education system in Scotland
External practice
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
Creating a dedicated department for equality in the union
Internal practice
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
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