The Union Hack

In this episode about what I think the solution for Support Staff pay is and how it should link to Teachers Pay. 

In this episode Jenny Cooper talks to us about the Climate Crisis and why the Union campaigns on this issue. 

In this episode, which was recorded just before he retired, the NUT (and NEU) Alex Kenny talks to me about all of his years of activism, how it all started and lessons for the future.

In this episode I talk about why Action Short of Strike Action in schools is a myth

In this podcast we look at how teachers' pay is decided, the STRB model and who sits on the STRB. 

An episode exploring what it is that makes 44% of Teachers leave the profession within 5 years. 

Martin Powell-Davis shares with us his experience of many trade disputes and shares his tips on how to make you dispute successful and how to win it. 

In this episode we discuss how to organise in your workplace even though we are in the middle of the Pandemic. Gawain shares a simple 4 step guide to help you on your way. 

On the back of the NEU Special Conference I discuss the role of NEU annual conference, how you become a delegate and some of the rules of debate. 

In this episode we chat with Shelagh Kavanagh a supply teacher activist about how supply teachers are organised in the NEU, how the agency model works, what happened during lockdown and what the future holds for supply teacher. 

In this episode I discuss the full reopening of schools and whether it is the right decision. I also talk about what we need to do to teach during this pandemic. 

An interview with Leeds NEU activist Kauser Jan. She recounts her experiences as a Teacher of Asian heritage over the many years of teaching and why Black Lives Matter.

In this episode Cleo tells us what it is like to be a Black educator in today's society as well as the Black Educators section of the NEU. We also discuss Black Lives Matter in the wake of the recent protests. 

In this episode I look closer at the NEU 5 tests for school reopening and the Union response to the Government announcement. 

In this episode Colleen talks to us about her role as National Executive Member for disabled members and how she first got involved. 

Laura talks about her journey through the union movement starting as a Young Teacher in the NUT. She talks about how just turning up to a drinks evening led her to representing her Union on the global stage! A fascinating interview. 

In this episode we talk to Gary from Blackpool and Lancashire about his journey from a Blackpool Pier singer to being a District & Branch secretary with a passion for Health and Safety! By the end of this episode you will realise that Health and Safety is a huge Trade Union issue! 

In this second episode we have a chat with Cumbria NEU activist Louise Atkinson about her many different roles in the Union including some that are very senior!

In this episode we chat with Merike Williams an NEU activist from Stockton-on-Tees. Merike tells us how she got involved and talks to us about her role as a District Secretary and the many different national and regional committees she sits on. 

This is the first of many podcasts. This episode is an introduction to the podcast series setting out the reasons and the rationale for the podcasts. This episode will tell you why I'm doing the podcast and what you can expect from future episodes.