Great to be at the INTO Northern Conference where dedicated teachers are debating the key issues impacting schools, pupils, and profession. Northern Chair Marty Lavery addressed delegates & guests - his key points - workload, workload and workload. #INTOCONF2026
How do we protect teacher autonomy, guarantee equity, safeguard privacy, and keep education public when Artificial Intelligence enters our schools? Education unions from around the world are coming together to build the #FutureWeNeed.
#HumanCentredAI #GoPublic
@eduinternational.bsky.social
At 1:05pm on Wednesday 4th June, workers will be encouraged to stand together in their workplaces for a moment of respectful reflection, as a simple act of solidarity and remembrance for the loss of life and violations of international law
www.ictuni.org/news/unions-...
UTU flags and banner outside the High Court in Belfast.
🔴Support for Anti-poverty High Court Action 2025
UTU supporting the Anti-poverty High Court Action outside the High Court in Belfast. Anti-poverty campaigners gathered outside the Royal Courts of Justice in Belfast on Friday 31st January 2025.
📷 Copyright © Kevin Cooper Photoline
Third:
#GoodJobs is about a level playing field for firms that already treat workers fairly &targets unscrupulous bosses who exploit workers with minimal rights, low pay, no job security
Bill seeks to ensure a baseline of decency for all workers not burdening businesses with excessive regulation"
Secondly:
"Evidence shows that businesses with better employment standards - such as fair pay, job security, work-life balance, and opportunities for representation - are more competitive - fewer disputes, greater innovation, and higher levels of motivation"
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Why do we need #GoodJobs Bill for #NorthernIreland ?
Answers by @lisa-wilson-neri.bsky.social
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"The evidence supporting the positive, intended consequences of strengthening worker protections for businesses, the economy and for workers is strong"
www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/business/ana...
The United Nations agree: Teachers are at the ❤️ of education.
⏩ The UN Recommendations on the teaching profession are the way forward.
📢 Education unions are calling on governments everywhere to implement these recommendations NOW.
We asked 204 education unions from 121 countries about the status of the teaching profession around the 🌎 and their message is clear:
⚠️The global teacher shortage is putting the right to education at risk.
Here’s what you need to know this #EducationDay.
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Graphic of Ballot Result Strike Action Yes 77.6% Action Short of Strike Action 95.5%
🔴Industrial Ballot Result🔴
🗳️The result of our industrial ballot has been announced, and members have been sent an email with the details.
📧Please check your inbox for this important update.
🤝Thank you for your participation and support.
❤️Together, we stand stronger.
The Ulster Teachers’ Union sends #solidarity to members of
@nujofficial.bsky.social on strike at The Guardian #Guardian #UnionStrong💪
"In full support of the Guardian/Observer journos striking for the future of The Observer, threatened by The Scott Trust's plan to sell to Tortoise Media. There's no logic behind the decision. The Observer risks becoming a stripped-down website"
@carolvorderman.bsky.social ✊
#savetheobserver 🙏🏻
It’s the return of #dogsfortheobserver
#savetheobserver 🙏🏻 🐶
Tributes paid to Elizabeth line RMT worker who died after assault at London station | England | The Guardian
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2024...
#StormDarragh : Don’t make unnecessary journeys etc….
Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer had a very shiny nose.
Other signs of his alcoholism included dizziness and chronic reckless behavior.
#Presbyterian church accused of singling out #LGBT people
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
🗣️Jo managed to post her industrial ballot earlier today, just in time before Storm Darragh rolled in! 💨🌧️
🗳️Every vote counts – let’s stand together for our profession.
🕣Take a few minutes.
❌Make your mark and return your ballot in the stamped self addressed envelope 📮
White ballot envelope being posted into a red letter box.
📢✉️ Reminder to all Ulster Teachers' Union members: Have you returned your industrial ballot? 🗳️ Every vote counts!
🕒 Don’t delay—pop it in the post TODAY!
📮✅ Let’s make our voices heard loud and clear. 💪 #UnionStrong #YourVoteMatters #ulsterteachersunion
Photo in the dark. Hand holding a white envelope and posting it into a red post box.
🚨✨ Early Morning Mission! ✨🚨
This morning, our dedicated CEC member, Emma, made an early detour on her way into school to post her ballot back to the scrutineer! 📮✉️
#YourVoteYourVoice #UnionStrong #TeachersLeadingChange
EUROPE: Education unions unite to fight for the future of public education in a social Europe www.ei-ie.org/en/item/2930...
All schools in Northern Ireland are to receive a defibrillator under plans set to be announced by the education minister.
www.bbc.com/news/article...
Damn. I was convinced he was going to pick Liz Truss.
Period
2 women (Fórsa national secretaries) holding a large poster with the details of the rally.
📢 Final reminder! Rally for #UnityAndHope is tomorrow, Sat 23 Nov, 1PM, at the Larkin statue, O’Connell St, Dublin.
Join us in standing against those spreading hate & division—let’s show them the power of solidarity.
Also, bring an umbrella 😅 But don't let the rain stop us!
Hang it in the Louvre.
Made the front page today with a pic that everyone in the office agrees looks like myself and Christopher Dean eloping into the sunset together 😭😂😂⛸️
