Upcoming events.
Annual Conference
Every year at Easter, Trafford NEU sends Delegates to Annual Conference, where we vote on matters of local, national and international importance.
Annual General Meeting (District)
Chaired by James Starnes
Please submit any items for the agenda 2 weeks prior to the meeting.
Key Business:
Election of Officers for 2025/26
Setting of Local Subscription Percentage
Reports
All election nominations must be sent to the returning officer.
Branch Committee Meeting 3
Chaired by Kay Gallimore
Please submit any items for the agenda 2 weeks prior to the meeting.
Key Business:
Development Plan
District Committee Meeting 3
Chaired by James Starnes
Please submit any items for the agenda 2 weeks prior to the meeting.
Key Business:
Discussion of budget
North West Regional Council Delegates
Ordinary General Meeting 3
Chaired by James Starnes and Kay Gallimore
Please submit any items for the agenda 2 weeks prior to the meeting.
Key Business:
End of Year Social
Reps' Training - NEU Trafford
Join us for NEU Trafford's Reps' Training Day at Altrincham Grammar School for Girls – an essential opportunity for all Reps to enhance their skills and stay informed. This event will cover crucial updates, including vital changes to employment laws, effective campaigning strategies, and insights from senior leadership. Additionally, we will discuss equalities updates to ensure you are fully equipped to support all members.
Our training room is easily accessible via lift, making it convenient for everyone to participate. Following the training, unwind and network with fellow Reps at a social gathering at the Griffin, just a 5-minute walk from the venue.
Please note that there is no on-site parking available, so plan your travel accordingly. Don’t miss this opportunity to collaborate and elevate your understanding of key issues facing our members today.
Interested Reps should sign up promptly to secure their place.
Annual General Meeting (Branch)
Chaired by Kay Gallimore
Please submit any items for the agenda 2 weeks prior to the meeting.
Key Business:
Election of Officers for 2025/26
All submissions for election nomination must be sent to the Returning Officer Mrs Rashenda Chapman by 14th March 2025 Rashenda.chapman@neu.org.uk
Branch Committee Meeting 2
Chaired by Kay Gallimore
Please submit any items for the agenda 2 weeks prior to the meeting.
Key Business:
Health Check
Ordinary General Meeting 2
Chaired by James Starnes and Kay Gallimore
Please submit any items for the agenda 2 weeks prior to the meeting.
Key Business:
Delegation for Annual Conference
Prioritise motions to Annual Conference
Nominations for Exec Elections
[Documents] n.b. Motions for prioritisation are sent out via Action Network - please check your junk/spam email if you do not have an email with subject: NEU Trafford OGM2 - Conference Motions and Elections
North West International Solidarity
The online event - open to all NEU members across the North West - is a chance to hear from members involved in International Solidarity activity, covering information about their work along with easy steps as to how NEU members can get involved. Speakers will be:
Susan Piper - Palestine Solidarity
Dave Barter - Ukrainian Education Trade Unions
London NEU - Refugee Outreach in Northern France
Fund Fair Pay - Reps Briefing
In 2025, we have a new government but the same ongoing issues: insufficient funding, a shortage of incoming teachers, and many experienced educators leaving. This impacts our children negatively. Recently, the government suggested a 2.8% pay rise for teachers starting in September, but it is unfunded and doesn’t make up for the pay losses since 2010 or address the rising living costs. It also fails to recognize the hard work of teachers facing more challenges than before. Most importantly, without proper funding for this pay rise, schools will have to decide between cutting staff or resources.
The National Education Union (NEU) has decided to hold a preliminary electronic ballot to see if members are willing to strike for better pay and funding. If the government doesn’t change, the ballot will begin on March 1. Many educators hope Labour can fix the damage done by the previous Tory government, but our schools are in crisis. Without adequate funding for salary increases, most schools will have to make further cuts.
We must tell the government to provide a fair pay rise for all educators and invest in our children’s future. If they don’t, we may have to consider action to secure fair pay and save our schools. United action is crucial for the future of education.
Join us on Monday 27th January at 7pm for more details on how this will unfold.
Meeting ID: 318 843 709 120
Passcode: ET6Yq6fF
Fund Fair Pay - All Members Call
In 2025, we have a new government but the same ongoing issues: insufficient funding, a shortage of incoming teachers, and many experienced educators leaving. This impacts our children negatively. Recently, the government suggested a 2.8% pay rise for teachers starting in September, but it is unfunded and doesn’t make up for the pay losses since 2010 or address the rising living costs. It also fails to recognize the hard work of teachers facing more challenges than before. Most importantly, without proper funding for this pay rise, schools will have to decide between cutting staff or resources.
The National Education Union (NEU) has decided to hold a preliminary electronic ballot to see if members are willing to strike for better pay and funding. If the government doesn’t change, the ballot will begin on March 1. Many educators hope Labour can fix the damage done by the previous Tory government, but our schools are in crisis. Without adequate funding for salary increases, most schools will have to make further cuts.
We must tell the government to provide a fair pay rise for all educators and invest in our children’s future. If they don’t, we may have to consider action to secure fair pay and save our schools. United action is crucial for the future of education.
Join us on Monday 27th January at 6pm for more details on how this will unfold.
District Committee Meeting 2
Chaired by James Starnes
Please submit any items for the agenda 2 weeks prior to the meeting.
Key Business:
Fund Fair Pay Update
Funding for Branch Caseworkers
Conference discussion (relating to filling potentially available seats, adoption of Exec resolution for equalities conferences)
Settings/Workplace Election Procedure
Confirmation of Delegation construction for Annual Conference
General communication practice and guidelines
*Hustings for OGM
Stand Up To Racism - Cresta Court Unity Rally
This Saturday, November 30th, join us at Cresta Court in Altrincham at 10:30 a.m. to stand up for humanity and equality. As refugees find shelter at the hotel, far-right groups are spreading fear and division. Let's show them that hate has no place here. Together with Stand Up To Racism, we can demonstrate the power of community and solidarity. Your support matters—let's make our voices heard!
Stand Up To Racism is a UK-based group dedicated to challenging racism and supporting refugees. Their efforts are a reminder that by standing together, we can make a difference.
More details to follow - please join the WhatsApp in the QR code, or ours within the NEU Trafford Community WhatsApp
Ordinary General Meeting 1
Chaired by James Starnes and Kay Gallimore
Please submit any items for the agenda 2 weeks prior to the meeting.
Key Business:
Presentation of budget for 24/25
Notification of Annual Conference 2025
District Committee Meeting 1
Chaired by James Starnes
Please submit any items for the agenda 2 weeks prior to the meeting.
Key Business:
Advertise Annual Conference 2025 (Harrogate)
Branch Committee Meeting 1
Chaired by Kay Gallimore
Please submit any items for the agenda 2 weeks prior to the meeting.
Key Business:
Service Plan