FAQs
I need support - who should I contact?
In most instances, you might be able to find the support you need directly from the main NEU Website or your workplace rep who you can find the details of by checking MyNEU.
For more complex cases you may be referred to the Branch or District to support you.
At any time you can consult the AdviceLine on 0345 811 8111.
I want to get more involved - how?
That’s great to hear! Visit our Get Involved page at the top to find out some of the different ways you can get more involved with NEU Trafford.
If you have your heart set on a Branch or District role, you can find out more here.
What is the difference between Branch and District?
Broadly speaking, the Branch will handle most if not all issues relating to casework for a member, whom the workplace rep is unable to support.
The District will typically handle campaigns and the organisational running.
I need advice about a flexible working request.
The statutory right to request flexible working has limitations; the NEU recommends that members seek flexible working arrangements informally before relying on the statutory procedure. Under the statutory procedure, all employees are entitled to make two statutory flexible working requests per year.
Your employer has a duty to consider requests for flexible working in a reasonable manner in accordance with the Advisory, Conciliation and Arbitration Service (ACAS) code of practice on work flexibly.
This guidance is primarily for education workers who are already in employment.
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What support is there for Family Rights? (Maternity, Paternity, Adoption, Parental Bereavement)
The NEU website has a dedicated portal for this topic which can be found here.
What are my rights at work?
Whether you need guidance about your employment rights or help with problems such as workload, bullying or accidents at work, NEU members have access to a wealth of expertise advice which addresses common employment workplace issues.
There’s an NEU Conference I would like to attend…
Great! In short, the process is to sign up for it and also register on the NEU Trafford form (link) where your application for funding to attend will be voted on at the next District Committee meeting. Priority will usually be given to first time delegates and those with a commitment to sharing the knowledge gained with NEU Trafford
For full details on the process Read more…