![]() The NASUWT, together with NEU, NAHT, EIS, SSTA, AHDS, UCAC, ASCL and other unions are all in dispute with governments on the issue of teachers’ pay. We want members to stay with the NASUWT and we believe it’s in the best interests of members to stay with the NASUWT. ![]() “In all cases where present or past trade union membership is indicated, the union to which the application has been made will immediately inform the present or former union in writing, giving names, grades and location, so that it may discuss the matter with the individual(s) concerned.” Membership of the TUC also commits unions to take steps to ensure that they are not poaching members of another unions, whether intentionally or otherwise. The NASUWT has not entered into any agreements permitting other unions to take into membership members of the NASUWT. “All affiliates of the TUC accept as a binding commitment to their continued affiliation to the TUC that they will not knowingly and actively seek to take into membership existing or ‘recent’ members of another union by making recruitment approaches, either directly or indirectly, without the agreement of that organisation.” This contravenes TUC principles which state: It is therefore not appropriate for any trade union to deliberately and actively seek to poach members of other trade unions to bolster industrial action. Union membership is an individual’s choice. Our movement is stronger where we work together in the interests of all of our members. Amongst other things, that means not undermining sister unions by poaching members. Union membershipĪ founding principle of trade unions is solidarity. Guidance published by the DfE in England in this regard only relates to ‘non-union’ members. Members of a union that has not authorised or endorsed industrial action but who choose to strike would be taking unofficial strike action, which could result in the employer taking disciplinary action against them. The law states that a strike or other industrial action will be unofficial in relation to an employee unless they are:Ī member of a trade union and the action is authorised or endorsed by that union or It is unlawful for any member of the NASUWT to take industrial action where the NASUWT has not given a specific notice to the employer advising that action will be taken. Working from home/providing work for absent pupilsĪdvice for headteachers/principals and other senior leadersĪdditional advice for members in England on new DfE guidance The legal position Showing support for other unions/crossing a picket lineīeing asked to cover for striking colleagues Any advice that is specific to a particular government administration or jurisdiction is contained within individual FAQs where applicable. This guidance applies to all members across the UK unless otherwise stated.
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