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National Education Union: Reading for Pleasure Report Shows the Importance of Developing a Love of Reading
LONDON, England, July 18 -- The National Education Union issued the following statement by July 17, 2026, General Secretary Daniel Kebede:

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Reading for Pleasure report shows the importance of developing a love of reading

Commenting on the Education Committee report Reading for Pleasure, published today, Daniel Kebede, general secretary of the National Education Union, said:

"This report highlights the crucial work teachers and schools do to develop a love of reading from early years upwards

"It rightly identifies that competing curriculum demands are a major factor in the long-term decline ... Show Full Article
National Education Union: Oak National Academy Funding Increase
LONDON, England, July 18 -- The National Education Union issued the following statement by General Secretary Daniel Kebede:

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Oak National Academy funding increase

Commenting on the announcement of increased annual funding for Oak National Academy, to pound sterling22.8 million for 2026/27, Daniel Kebede, general secretary of the National Education Union, said:

"The government cannot plead poverty and shortchange schools on funding the pay offer to teachers, when projects like Oak continue to be kept alive.

"This is another example of government attempting to micromanage from the centre. ... Show Full Article
NEU Snap Poll Confirms Teachers are Ready to Take Action on Pay and Funding
LONDON, England, July 18 -- The National Education Union issued the following news release:

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NEU snap poll confirms teachers are ready to take action on pay and funding

In an online snap poll, conducted this week, teacher members of the National Education Union who work in maintained schools in England were asked their views of the government's plan to only partially fund the pay offer of 3.5 per cent for 2026/27 and 3 per cent for 2027/28.

NEU pressure to date has resulted in the government shifting ground, from an unfunded to partially funded pay offer, and to an offer of 6.5 per cent ... Show Full Article
National Education Union: National Pupil Projections Provide Opportunity to Reduce Class Sizes
LONDON, England, July 17 -- The National Education Union issued the following statement by General Secretary Daniel Kebede:

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National pupil projections provide opportunity to reduce class sizes

Commenting on the Government's new projections for the change in pupil numbers, Daniel Kebede, general secretary of the National Education Union, said:

"Falling pupil numbers provide a precious opportunity for the government to evolve towards smaller, more inclusive classes, meaningfully improving education for children and school staff alike.

"We are emerging from a period with the highest pupil ... Show Full Article
NALC designates printers for distribution of campaign literature by mail
WASHINGTON, July 17 [Category: Union] -- The AFL-CIO National Association of Letter Carriers issued the following news:

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NALC designates printers for distribution of campaign literature by mail

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Upon request, candidates for national office may make arrangement for distribution of campaign literature by mail, at the candidate's expense.

Candidates must make a request for the preparation of any mailing lists for their literature in writing to the NALC secretary-treasurer. The written request must include a breakdown of the mailing list identifying the distribution (i.e., all members, ... Show Full Article
Audio Engineers at Three Denver Music Venues Vote to Join IATSE Local 7
NEW YORK, July 17 [Category: Union] -- The AFL-CIO International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees posted the following news release:

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Audio Engineers at Three Denver Music Venues Vote to Join IATSE Local 7

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Denver, CO -Over a dozen Audio Engineers at three of Denver's most prominent independent music venues have voted overwhelmingly to join the International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees (IATSE) Local 7. Workers at The Oriental Theater, The Federal Theatre, and HQ Denver each cast their ballots separately, delivering decisive majorities across all three venues.

The results ... Show Full Article
AFT Posts Highest-Ever Membership of 1.88 Million as Union Popularity Surges
WASHINGTON, July 17 [Category: Union] -- The AFL-CIO American Federation of Teachers issued the following news release:

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AFT Posts Highest-Ever Membership of 1.88 Million as Union Popularity Surges

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WASHINGTON -The AFT has topped the highest membership in its 110-year history as workers across America flock to organize with the 1.88 million-strong union that cares, fights, shows up and "gets shit done."

At the union's 89th biennial convention this week, AFT President Randi Weingarten announced a record membership number of 1,875,209, with nearly 60,000 members in 179 new units organized ... Show Full Article