GEW Members at International Schools
National Training Weekend for GEW members on Works Councils and other active members at schoolsDear colleagues at International and Private Bilingual Schools in Germany,
We invite you to:
The annual GEW Conference for Members at International and Private Bilingual Schools in Germany.
Friday November 21st - Sunday November 23rd
Seminar location: GEW Office at Schützenplatz 14, 01067 Dresden
Hotel: Penck Hotel at Ostra-Allee 33, 01067 Dresden - https://www.penckhoteldresden.de/
You will have the opportunity to discuss and exchange information with other GEW and works council members from international and bilingual private schools across Germany. On our agenda this year includes topics like grievance policies, works agreements and co-determination, mental health or psychological risk assessments, union recruitment and action, and more. There will be visits by a legal representative of the GEW Rechtsschutz and a spokesperson of the GEW Saxony state branch. We would also like to exchange experiences and promote mutual networking in a relaxed, solidarity-filled atmosphere.
Reminder there is a registration cap and that only GEW members can attend.
For support in getting paid leave to attend the conference, please write here: international-school-teachers-in-germany(at)gew(dot)de
Training for works council members is a legal right in Germany.
Train fares or car costs*, meals including Friday dinner through Sunday breakfast, hotel and childcare will all be covered**.
*Trains are to be self-booked and will be reimbursed later. If you are unable to pay the train fare upfront, please write here: international-school-teachers-in-germany(at)gew(dot)de. Car costs will be covered at 30 cents per km for the first 100 km and 15 cents per km thereafter.
**For information about GEW support for Sorgearbeit or child/relative-care, please contact Nick Strauss at nick.strauss(at)gew(dot)de
We're looking forward to seeing each other again, to learn from each other and improve our workplaces together.
Warm Regards,
Conference Orga Group
GEW International & Private Bilingual Schools