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📣 The Summer Edition of SHOUT UNION is here! ☀️📖
We’re delighted to share the latest edition of SHOUT UNION, celebrating the work, voice and spirit of UTU members, schools and the wider education community across Northern Ireland.
👉 Summer Edition of SHOUT UNION link in bio⬆️
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Ulster Teachers’ Union retweeted
📣 Update on Malicious Emails
The PSNI has confirmed that the threatening emails sent to schools across Northern Ireland today is being treated as a hoax.
We strongly condemn these malicious emails and the distress and disruption caused to school communities. This is the second such incident in less than a month, causing further unnecessary anxiety for children and young people, parents/carers and school staff.
EA remains in close contact with the PSNI and will continue to support schools and keep them informed.
We thank school leaders and staff for their professional response and for supporting children and young people through these challenging circumstances.
Schools should always report anything suspicious to police immediately by calling 101, or 999 in an emergency.
Ulster Teachers’ Union retweeted
We are aware that another threatening email has today been sent to a large number of schools across Northern Ireland.
This message bears similarities to a previous threat issued last month, which was investigated by PSNI and declared a hoax.
The Education Authority is working closely with PSNI regarding this latest message. At present, there is no evidence of any credible threat to schools, and enquiries remain ongoing.
Schools are encouraged to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activity to PSNI. Unless otherwise advised by the PSNI schools should stay open.
ALT Illustrated graphic with added text "Malicious Email We are aware that another threatening email message has today been sent to a large number of schools in Nothern Ireland. The message has similarities with a bogus threat sent last month, which was declared a hoax by PSNI. At this stage, we have not been made aware of any evidence of any credible threat to schools. As always, schools are advised to be vigilant and report any suspicious activity to PSNI. Unless otherwise advised by the PSNI schools should stay open."
📱 𝐇𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝐘𝐨𝐮 𝐀𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐃𝐢𝐠𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐌𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩 𝐏𝐥𝐮𝐬 𝐂𝐚𝐫𝐝 𝐘𝐞𝐭? 📱
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🦺HEALTH & SAFETY REP TRAINING
📅 Wednesday 18 November 2026
📍 Belfast
Register at linktr.ee/UlsterTeachersUnio…
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“Since the ballot was called, the Ulster Teachers’ Union has participated fully in intensive discussions with the Employers on the 27 recommendations arising from the Independent Workload Review.”
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PRESS RELEASE: ULSTER TEACHERS' UNION ANNOUNCES INDUSTRIAL ACTION ON WORKLOAD
The Ulster Teachers’ Union, along with our NITC colleagues, has today formally notified the Employers that its members will commence industrial action from 00:01 hrs on Monday 28 September.
TRADE DISPUTE OVER TEACHERS’ WORKLOAD
Ulster Teachers' Union members - please see member update that has been emailed this afternoon.
Action Short of Strike will commence from 00:01hrs on Monday 28 September 2026 - details at linktr.ee/UlsterTeachersUnio…
UTU members have voted in favour of both Strike Action and Action Short of Strike.
UTU remains committed to securing meaningful improvements for teachers and education. We will continue to engage constructively in negotiations while ensuring the clear voice of members is heard.
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🌍📚 Changing lives through education. One child, one family, one community at a time. 💙
For many families living in Kenya’s slums, poverty can seem impossible to escape. Read about the incredible work of Jengana in the
#SHOUTUNION publication link in bio ⬆️
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Ulster Teachers’ Union retweeted
SSTA – Post of General Secretary
For full details, including the job description, please visit the SSTA Website.
Closing date for receipt of applications is 12 noon on 27 August 2026.
ssta.org.uk/post-of-general-…
💜🎗️ A fantastic example of a school community coming together for a great cause!
Victoria College Belfast’s “Ovar-Dressed Day” brought colour, creativity and compassion to the end of term, raising an incredible £1,246 for @TargetOvarian
Read in bio ⬆️
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🎉 Congratulations to Zara Kelly from Stranmillis University College, winner of the Joint INTO NI, NEU NI & UTU iPad Competition! 👏📱
🎓 Join all three unions with one click: shorturl.at/XKsz8
#Teaching
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🤖📚 How can AI support teachers without replacing them?
At #UTU Conference, Future in Teaching member Matthew Robinson explored how AI can reduce workload, support lesson planning, and give teachers more time to focus on pupils.
🗞️ Read more in SHOUT UNION Link in bio ⬆️
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A remarkable chapter of our shared history was celebrated with the unveiling of a new blue plaque honouring 𝐀𝐥𝐞𝐱𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫 𝐁𝐨𝐰𝐦𝐚𝐧 – the founding secretary of the Belfast Trades Council, a flaxdresser, powerful orator and pioneering trade unionist.
Link in bio⬆️
🌱🐂From Farm to Fork… and from the heart! ❤️
The latest edition of SHOUT UTU features the inspiring story of Dungannon Primary School’s Farm to Fork Project, where pupils have been learning about food, farming and sustainability while raising funds for Leukaemia & Lymphoma NI
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It’s a fantastic example of young people making a real difference in their community through learning, teamwork and compassion.
📖 Read the full story and explore the latest edition of SHOUT UTU ⬆️ in the bio
#SHOUTUTU #FarmToFork #DungannonPrimary #Community #Education
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⛳ The UTU Annual Golf Tournament is back, & we're heading to the magnificent Roe Valley Resort.
📅 Wed 1 July
🕙 9.30am Tee off
📍 Roe Valley Resort
💷 £50 per player — includes a meal at The Coach House, with snacks provided on the day - book at
🔗 ti.to/jointunion/annual-utu-…
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🌟 A Voice for the Vulnerable 🌟
Congratulations to our new UTU President, Jon Bleakney, whose lifelong commitment to supporting some of Northern Ireland’s most vulnerable young people will shape his Presidency.
📖 Read more at link in the bio⬆️
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