Schools Programme

Preparing young people for the challenges and opportunities of employment is increasingly important, especially at a time of rapid change in the world of work. More young people are also combining work with their studies. Find out more about TUC speakers, resources and events to introduce young people about trade unionism.

• Invite a speaker - The TUC has established panels of speakers to deliver talks to school children about rights at work and the importance of trade unionism. Find out details of how to invite a speaker to your school.
• Speakers in Schools Training - If you are a trade union member and you are interested in giving presentations in schools as part of the TUC Trade Unions in the Classroom programme, you can find details here of upcoming training events
• Teaching Resources - The TUC has a range of resources to help young people to learn about employment rights and workplace issues.
• Events - Details of upcoming events for young people to develop their skills of discussion, negotiation and problem-solving, as well as demonstrating the modern role that unions play in the workplace.

Students and teachers may also wish to visit the "Winning Equal Pay" section of the Union History website. This includes a set of teachers' notes and classroom activities based on the equal pay archives developed as a partnership initiative between London Metropolitan University and the Trades Union Congress. These can be found at http://www.unionhistory.info/equalpay/index.php

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