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Teachers' union

An organisation representing teachers in pay and conditions negotiations and individual cases, such as the NEU, NASUWT and NAHT in the UK or the NEA and AFT in the US.

Used in
All four UK nations (details may differ), United States
Topic
Teacher employment

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NEU (National Education Union) England Wales Northern Ireland
The largest education union in the UK, representing teachers and support staff.
NASUWT (National Association of Schoolmasters Union of Women Teachers) All four UK nations (details may differ)
A trade union for teachers and school leaders that operates across all four UK nations.
EIS (Educational Institute of Scotland) Scotland
The largest teaching union in Scotland.
NEA (union) (National Education Association) United States
The largest US labor union, representing teachers, education support staff and others.
AFT (American Federation of Teachers) United States
A major US labor union for teachers and other education and public service workers.

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Definitions are written by Classfern in our own words for teachers in the UK and the US. They are short explanations, not legal or official definitions: always check the official guidance for your country, nation or state. Classfern is not affiliated with or endorsed by any government department, inspectorate or exam board named here.