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About NASUWT
Introduction
NASUWT is the only TUC-affiliated teachers’ union to represent teachers
in England, Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales. NASUWT is not linked to
any political party. It makes no donations directly or indirectly.
Furthermore, it is linked to other national and international trade union
organisations and represented on a wide range of professional, educational
and advisory bodies.
Structure
The structure of the organisation consists of a number of different
levels across the entire United Kingdom.
Local Associations
Union representation at a local level.
Federations
If there is more than one local association within any LEA
then those local association combine to form a Federation.
Regional Executive
Councils
At a regional level, the local associations and federations
combine to form Regional Executive Councils. They are NASUWT Scotland,
NASUWT Cymru and NASUWT Northern Ireland.
National Officers’
Committee
The following individuals form the membership of the National
Officers’ Committee and are known as the National Officers of the
Association.
The
National Executive
The National Executive comprises of the members of the
National Officers’ Committee and not more than 41 members elected to
represent the districts of the Association. (Currently there are 34
districts covering England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland).
The
President
There is an annual election for the role of President which
carries a four year term. This means that there are four positions available
within the ‘Presidency’. In the first year of office the member elected is
known as The Junior Vice-President. In the second year they are known as
Senior Vice-President. In the third year they are known as The President and
in the fourth year they are known as the Ex-President.
The
General Secretary
The General Secretary is responsible for the day to day
business of the Association and follows the decisions of Conference, The
National Executive and the National Officers’ Committee.
Honorary Treasurer
The Honorary Treasurer is responsible for the financial
affairs of the Association.
Trustees
The Junior Vice-President, the Senior Vice-President, the
President and the Ex-President are the trustees.
Conference
Conference is normally held during the school Easter holidays. This is
where all major policy decisions are discussed and voted on.
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