The Union Hack

David Mingay
  • 5.0 (2)
  • EDUCATION

A podcast that examines Education Trade Unions in the UK. There will be interviews with activists in the Unions finding out what they do and what's involved. This podcast focuses on the people not the politics of trade unions. As a listener you will find out about the important work they do for you and how they got involved. They will also give you tips on how to get more involved and the benefits to you.

  1. 26/01/2025

    Episode 20 - My Manifesto for Support Staff Pay

    In this episode about what I think the solution for Support Staff pay is and how it should link to Teachers Pay.

    14 min

  2. 23/09/2023

    The Climate Crisis and the Union campaigns on this issue

    In this episode Jenny Cooper talks to us about the Climate Crisis and why the Union campaigns on this issue.

    30 min

  3. 07/09/2023

    Episode 18 - An interview with Alex Kenny

    In this episode, which was recorded just before he retired, the NUT (and NEU) Alex Kenny talks to me about all of his years of activism, how it all started and lessons for the future.

    54 min

  4. 10/08/2023

    Episode 17 - Why Action Short of Strike Action is a myth

    In this episode I talk about why Action Short of Strike Action in schools is a myth

    13 min

  5. 30/01/2022

    Episode 16 - How teachers' pay is decided

    In this podcast we look at how teachers' pay is decided, the STRB model and who sits on the STRB.

    27 min

  6. 30/11/2021

    Episode 15 - Why Teachers leave the profession

    An episode exploring what it is that makes 44% of Teachers leave the profession within 5 years.

    33 min

  7. 24/01/2021

    Episode 14 - How to win a dispute - with Martin Powell-Davis

    Martin Powell-Davis shares with us his experience of many trade disputes and shares his tips on how to make you dispute successful and how to win it.

    40 min

  8. 17/01/2021

    Episode 13 - Organising in a Pandemic with Gawain Little

    In this episode we discuss how to organise in your workplace even though we are in the middle of the Pandemic. Gawain shares a simple 4 step guide to help you on your way.

    35 min
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A podcast that examines Education Trade Unions in the UK. There will be interviews with activists in the Unions finding out what they do and what's involved. This podcast focuses on the people not the politics of trade unions. As a listener you will find out about the important work they do for you and how they got involved. They will also give you tips on how to get more involved and the benefits to you.

Information

  • Creator
    David Mingay
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2025
  • Episodes
    20
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2025 The Union Hack
  • Show Website
    The Union Hack