NEU Northern Region

We are incredibly excited to announce that after the success of last year the Gig@TheGala is back! The event is on the night before the Gala everyone is welcome to join us for an even of music, laughs and solidarity. All ticket and merchandise sales go to local and national charities which this year include The Marras (There wouldn't be a Gala without them!) Durham Pride, McMillan Cancer Care and The Together Alliance.

We have the fantastic Joe Solo as our headline act. You can buy your tickets here https://buytickets.at/durhamneu/2200683

If you have any questions about the GIg@theGala or would like a room for the Friday or Saturday night (Very very limited supply left!) please contact [email protected]

📢 We’re Hiring: Regional Support Officer (Northern)

Do you believe in standing up for educators, strengthening communities, and fighting for a fair education system?
The National Education Union (NEU) is looking for a Regional Support Officer (Northern) to join our team and help deliver vital support to members across the region.

💼 About the role
You’ll play a key part in supporting NEU representatives and members, helping to organise, advise, and strengthen our union presence in workplaces. This is an opportunity to make a real difference — ensuring education staff are supported, heard, and empowered.

💚 Why join NEU?
At NEU, we are more than a union — we are a movement. We stand for:
✔️ Fair pay and conditions for education staff
✔️ Equality and inclusion for all
✔️ Solidarity and collective strength
✔️ Quality education for every child

You’ll be part of a values-driven organisation working to improve the lives of educators and the futures of students across the UK.

📍 Location: Northern region (Gateshead)
🕒 Closing date: 17th June
👉 Apply now:

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For generations, the Durham Miners’ Gala has been funded by working people. Today, it continues thanks to Marras, people who stand up and say: this matters.

At a time when our movement faces division, the Gala remains a powerful symbol of unity.

But it cannot continue without support.
You can make the difference.

Become a Marra today and help ensure:
✅ The Gala continues to bring us together
✅ Our shared culture is protected
✅ Future generations experience the Big Meeting

It takes just £2 a month to stand with us.

👉 Become a Marra now: https://www.friendsofdurhamminersgala.org/join_us
Every Marra strengthens the Gala.
Every contribution counts.
In solidarity, ✊

Become a Marra – Join Friends of Durham Miners' Gala The 140th Durham Miners Gala takes place on Saturday 11 July 2026. The Gala is the world's most inspiring display of trades union and community celebration. Please see here for Gala day information.

📢 NEU workplace reps – we need your help!

Every term, as part of our bargaining calendar, reps across the country organise around the same issue in their workplace.

The summer term’s focus is workload.

Workload pressures are being driven by the wider funding crisis in education, with staff expected to do more with less.

Following the overwhelming indicative ballot result earlier this year, the NEU will open a formal ballot for teachers and support staff in England on Saturday 3 October.

Click here to access our workload toolkit🔗 https://neu.org.uk/advice/your-rights-work/teachers-workload-and-working-hours/workload-bargaining-toolkit

NEU to launch a formal ballot for strike action | National Education Union The national executive of the NEU has today (Saturday) taken the decision to move to formal ballots for strike action over pay and funding.The formal ballots of teachers and support staff in state-maintained schools in England will open on 3 October and close on 15 December.Early reports indicate th...

NEU Deputy General Secretary, Sarah Kilpatrick giving a rousing speech at Tyne & Wear May Day. "The country is on the brink of crisis and the brink of no hope... the worst thing is this was done deliberately to us by successive governments"

"I've seen the total eradication in hope, opportunity and aspiration in education throughout the last 15 years"

We need to have hope, we need to stand together in solidarity for everyone who needs hope.

NEU members have been taking part in Tyne & Wear May Day march and rally today. Our fabulous DGS, Sarah Kilpatrick is on the speakers bill too.

Tomorrow. Get along if you can.