Latest Edition of SHOUT UNION
Our December Edition is now live – packed with stories, updates and insights from across Northern Ireland.
We’re delighted to share the latest edition of our digital publication, SHOUT UNION. This issue highlights the dedication, creativity and resilience of our teaching community. More than a newsletter, SHOUT UNION is a platform where we amplify members’ voices, celebrate achievements and keep you informed about the key issues shaping education across Northern Ireland.
Inside, you’ll find interactive content, features from schools across the region, and contributions from members, partners and organisations who support and strengthen our profession.
In this edition, you’ll find:
- A message from the UTU President reflecting on the challenges and achievements of 2025, and looking ahead to the year to come.
- Pay & Workload Update, including progress on negotiations and what the 26 agreed actions mean for your day-to-day practice.
- Artificial Intelligence in Education – a balanced look at opportunities, risks and the safeguards teachers need.
- Details of our UTU Christmas Competition, back again with fantastic prizes and templates for younger pupils.
- Our brand-new Art Competition for Members, celebrating the creativity within the profession.
- Updates on pre-retirement, phased retirement and mid-career events scheduled for 2026.
- Features from schools across Northern Ireland, including emotional wellbeing support programmes, equine-assisted learning, community celebrations and creative classroom projects.
- Coverage of joint union work, SEND transformation challenges, inclusion funding concerns and the work of our Disability Champion.
- Inspiring contributions from members and school communities – from DLD Awareness Day celebrations to BBC Children in Need performances.
…plus much more from across our union, our schools and the members we proudly represent.