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Ulster Teachers’ Union @utuedu.bsky.social · 4d

Joint Union Health & Safety Rep Training 🦺💪

A productive day in Belfast as UTU, INTO & NEU came together for joint training — strengthening our shared commitment to safe, supported schools. 💙

#StrongerTogether #UnionTraining #HealthAndSafety

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Ulster Teachers’ Union @utuedu.bsky.social · 7d

Discover our practical advice, helpful resources, and downloadable posters — all designed to support a wide range of disabilities and mental health needs — available to download here 🔗 www.utu.edu/disability-p...

Disability - Programme of Work

www.utu.edu

Ulster Teachers’ Union @utuedu.bsky.social · 7d

Together, we can create schools that are accessible, compassionate, and inclusive for everyone. 💪

#WorldArthritisDay #ArthritisAwareness #InclusiveEducation #TeachersCare #EducationForAll

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Ulster Teachers’ Union @utuedu.bsky.social · 7d

The pain, fatigue, and mobility challenges it brings can make learning and working in schools even more demanding.

The Ulster Teachers' Union continues to advocate for supportive workplaces, flexible adjustments, and greater understanding of invisible conditions like arthritis.

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Ulster Teachers’ Union @utuedu.bsky.social · 7d

📅 World Arthritis Day | 12 October

Today we stand in solidarity with all teachers, school staff, and pupils living with arthritis. 💙

Arthritis can affect people of all ages — including colleagues in our classrooms and the children we teach.

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Ulster Teachers’ Union @utuedu.bsky.social · 9d

— working together to discuss the key issues impacting teachers and school leaders across Northern Ireland.

Collaboration, shared purpose, and a united voice — together, that’s how we make progress for our profession. 💪🍎

#StrongerTogether #TeachersVoice #UTU #INTO #NEU #EducationMatters

Ulster Teachers’ Union @utuedu.bsky.social · 9d

This afternoon, the Ulster Teachers' Union Central Executive Committee joined with our colleagues from Irish National Teachers' Organisation NI Northern Committee and NEU Northern Ireland officers & committee members for a Joint Meeting —

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Ulster Teachers’ Union @utuedu.bsky.social · 10d

We continue to fight for the support, services, and understanding our education community deserves — because no one should have to struggle alone.

💚 Let’s look out for each other.

#WorldMentalHealthDay #WMHD2025 #MentalHealthMatters #TeachersCare #WellbeingInEducation

Ulster Teachers’ Union @utuedu.bsky.social · 10d

For teachers, colleagues, and pupils alike, mental health shapes every day — the busy ones and the quiet ones, the joyful and the difficult.

Today, on World Mental Health Day, we stand together to remind everyone that mental health matters — every day.

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Ulster Teachers’ Union @utuedu.bsky.social · 10d

💚 World Mental Health Day | 10 October

Mental health isn’t just one part of our lives — it’s every part.

It’s a hard day’s work in the classroom, a chat in the staffroom, a quiet evening at home, or a moment spent supporting a pupil in need.

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Ulster Teachers’ Union @utuedu.bsky.social · 11d

It was brilliant to connect 💬, share experiences 💡, and equip our amazing reps 🧑‍🏫👩‍🏫 with the skills and confidence to support members in their schools 🏫

Working together to make a difference -because we’re always #StrongerTogether 💪🤝

Ulster Teachers' Union – Caring for Teachers, Caring for Children🍎

Ulster Teachers’ Union @utuedu.bsky.social · 11d

💪📚 Joint Union School Representative Training 🤝✨

A fantastic start to our first School Representative Training Day of the academic year — delivered in partnership with our Irish National Teachers' Organisation NI and NEU Northern Ireland colleagues! 🙌

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Ulster Teachers’ Union @utuedu.bsky.social · 14d

🎉📚 UTU Celebrates World Teachers’ Day! 📚🎉

This Sunday, 5th October 2025, we join with teachers around the world to celebrate the incredible work, dedication, and passion that educators bring to their classrooms every day. 🍎✨

#WorldTeachersDay #UTU #ProudToTeach #UlsterTeachersUnion

Ulster Teachers’ Union @utuedu.bsky.social · 29d

👥 JOINT UNION REPS TRAINING 👥

📌 Health & Safety in School

🗓 Day 1: Role of the Rep – Focusing on Health, Safety, and Wellbeing
📍 Belfast
🕤 Wednesday 15th October | 9:30am – 3:30pm

✊ Working Together for Teachers and Principals ✊

Register at 🔗 ti.to/jointunion/h...

Ulster Teachers’ Union @utuedu.bsky.social · Sep 6

🌟 IN-PERSON PRE-RETIREMENT SEMINAR 🌟

📝 Learn valuable insights and get an in-depth look at the Teachers’ Pension Scheme.

📅 Thur 16th October
🕓 4.00pm – 5.30pm
📍 Armagh City Hotel

Hosted in partnership with Platinum Financial Planning Ltd 💼✨

#RetirementPlanning #Teachers
Register at 🔗 in bio

Ulster Teachers’ Union @utuedu.bsky.social · Sep 4

🎉 Great day at the joint INTO, NEU & UTU recruitment @ Ulster Uni Coleraine! 🙌
Amazing to meet so many passionate future teachers 🧑‍🏫👩‍🏫
Wishing you every success this year – UTU is here to support you 💪💙

#FutureTeachers #UnionStrong

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NIC-ICTU @nic-ictu.bsky.social · Aug 14

We welcome today's clear statement from Belfast City of Sanctuary who have been building the Schools of Sanctuary initiative active in over 72 schools in NI.

Such clarity can be used by @Ed_Authority
& @education-ni.gov.uk‬

Pic: Jacquie White & Susan Neil, ETUG

www.ictuni.org/news/educati...

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Ulster Teachers’ Union @utuedu.bsky.social · May 18

🎙️ “The trust has broken down already.” – UTU Gen Sec Jacquie White on Education Minister’s plans to fine teachers £2,500 for not cooperating with inspections.

She warns it will damage efforts to rebuild trust.

Watch on #SundayPolitics BBCiPlayer link in bio.

Ulster Teachers’ Union @utuedu.bsky.social · Apr 30

At the Ulster Teachers' Union, we are committed to standing beside teachers with disabilities and mental health conditions. 💙

More info at linktr.ee/UlsterTeache...

Poster - Are you struggling with your health and work.

Poster - Disability is not Inability
Support Your Colleagues with Disabilities.

Reposted by Ulster Teachers’ Union

NIC-ICTU @nic-ictu.bsky.social · Apr 28

"Acknowledging that trade unions not only have a place at the table but also make a meaningful, constructive contribution and their rights are to be strengthened is a positive development. Where unions are present and have rights, we see better outcomes"

www.ictuni.org/news/unions-...

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Ulster Teachers’ Union @utuedu.bsky.social · Apr 17

Limavady teacher to head up only NI-based teaching union

Janice Mullan (58) took up office at the recent annual meeting of the Ulster Teachers’ Union annual conference.

🔗Link in bio.

Copyright © Kevin Cooper Photoline NUJ 📧 [email protected]

Photo of Janice Mullan, wearing chain of office. At podium giving speech at recent conference.

Ulster Teachers’ Union @utuedu.bsky.social · Apr 4

IMPORTANT MEMBER UPDATE

📩 If you haven’t received this email, please check your junk folder first.

📬 Or contact us at ✉️ [email protected]

Ulster Teachers’ Union @utuedu.bsky.social · Apr 3

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Ulster Teachers’ Union @utuedu.bsky.social · Mar 26

We’re continuously updating our “Frequently Asked Questions” on the Revised Pay Offer – March 2025 to keep you informed. 📄💷

Check out the latest details here: 🔗 linktr.ee/UlsterTeache...

#WorkingTogether #TeacherPay #RevisedPayOffer #FAQ #UlsterTeachersUnion #UnionStrong 💪

Ulster Teachers’ Union @utuedu.bsky.social · Mar 25

PENSION NOTICE

We want to inform members of a change to the Northern Ireland Teachers’ Pension Scheme (NITPS) that has been published earlier today.

The timeframe for processing retirement applications is being extended from 3 months to 4 months.

Full details 🔗 linktr.ee/UlsterTeache...