General Secretary address to Annual Conference
The full text of Daniel Kebede’s closing speech to NEU Annual Conference, Bournemouth, 6 April 2024.
Topic: NEU2024
Conference 2024 content
Promoting disabled peoples’ rights
We expect schools, colleges and settings to be accessible for all staff and students.
Menopause
Our members should not be penalised for sickness absence where working arrangements have not been adjusted to accommodate their needs.
Women’s pregnancy and maternity rights
Government must commit the investment to improve safety and dignity for pregnant women in the workplace.
Minimum service levels
The NEU will continue to oppose minimum services levels and lobby a future Labour government to repeal the measures at the earliest opportunity.
Pay parity across the nations in the UK
Teachers in England, Wales and Northern Ireland should not be paid less than their counterparts in Scotland.
Support staff pay
Enough is enough. Support staff play a vital role in the education of our children and young people.
National 'Where to Teach' and 'Teacher Pay' check websites
NEU are calling for an end to unfairness on pay and conditions and equity for all educators.
The climate crisis is a class issue
Working people must not be left behind in a transition from carbon. The costs must fall on those most able to pay.
Anti-sexism and the rise of online misogyny
Education can challenge sexist stereotypes and behaviours before ideas and incidents escalate.
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