Early learning and childcare: national induction resource
This resource is designed to guide professionals as they begin delivering early learning and childcare (ELC). It outlines what they should expect from their employer during induction and how they will be supported to grow confidently in their new role.
Appendix B
Trade Union Membership
The early years profession is supported by a number of trade unions who offer their services to look after their members employed in the sector. Trade unions propose that members may benefit from the strength and security that comes from people working together to tackle problems.
Trade unions negotiate with employers on behalf of union members to agree: wages; work rules; complaint procedures; workplace safety; the rules governing hiring and firing; and promotion of workers benefits. For a membership fee, unions offer a variety of support to members.
Unite is the largest trade union in the UK and Ireland with members across the private, public and voluntary sectors.
UNISON is Scotland’s largest trade union representing workers in the public, private and third sectors including ELC, schools, colleges and universities.
Community represent anyone working in education including Early Years Professionals.
Educational Institute for Scotland (EIS)
The EIS union represents teachers in all sectors of education in Scotland. You can join this union if you have a teaching qualification and are employed in ELC as a teacher.
Scottish Trades Union Congress (STUC)
STUC is Scotland’s Trade Union Centre and represent over 550,000 workers through 40 affiliated trade unions and 20 trade union councils.
NASUWT, The Teachers Union represents teachers in Scotland. You can join this union if you have a teaching qualification and are employed in ELC as a teacher.
AHDS (the Association of Heads and Deputes in Scotland
AHDS is a trade union dedicated to providing a distinct voice for promoted teachers from Scotland's primary, nursery and ASN schools.
Contact
Email: elcworkforce@gov.scot