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Let’s fight suffering: Psychological distress

The document addresses the impact of psychosocial risks in the workplace on mental health. It explains how factors such as work overload, lack of support, job insecurity, and harassment can lead to psychological distress, including anxiety, depression, and burnout. The guide outlines the physical, mental, and emotional consequences for workers and organizations, and proposes a three-level prevention strategy: eliminating risks at the source, equipping workers to manage stress, and repairing the effects through support programs. It also highlights legal rights and recourses available to workers under Quebec labor laws.

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Publisher
Centrale des syndicats du Québec (CSQ)
Country
Canada
Year of publication
2024
Region
North America and the Caribbean
Topics
Mental health Violence and harassment Working conditions Workload
Available in
French
Categories of staff
Teachers Education support personnel School leaders Union representatives

Incident report

The document is a practical guide designed to support workplace health and safety by documenting incidents and accidents. It outlines the legal obligations of employers, first aid responders, and health and safety committees to maintain event registers, even for near misses. The guide emphasizes the importance of confidentiality, provides clear procedures for responding to workplace accidents, and details the rights of workers under Quebec’s occupational health and safety laws. It also includes definitions and examples to help distinguish between types of workplace incidents and injuries.

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Publisher
Centrale des syndicats du Québec (CSQ)
Country
Canada
Year of publication
2024
Region
North America and the Caribbean
Topics
Physical health Safety Working conditions
Available in
French
Categories of staff
Teachers Education support personnel School leaders Union representatives

Acting together – Intimate partner violence is also our concern

The document is a guide aimed at understanding, preventing, and addressing intimate partner violence (IPV) in both personal and professional contexts. It explores the nature, forms, and consequences of IPV, highlights the specific challenges faced by marginalized groups, and emphasizes the role of workplaces, unions, and employers in supporting victims and intervening with perpetrators. The guide provides practical tools, legal frameworks, model policies, and resources to foster safer environments and promote collective responsibility in combating IPV across society.

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Publisher
Centrale des syndicats du Québec (CSQ)
Country
Canada
Year of publication
2024
Region
North America and the Caribbean
Topics
Mental health Physical health Violence and harassment Women’s psychological and physical health
Available in
French
Categories of staff
Teachers Education support personnel School leaders Union representatives

Ensuring a needs-based work-life balance for all: How adequate flexible working conditions can support intergenerational solidarity and the empowerment of women

The page presents the European Economic and Social Committee's (EESC) opinion on ensuring a needs-based work-life balance for all. It highlights the importance of adapting work-life balance strategies to address shifting demographics, new forms of work, and rising care demands. The EESC emphasizes the need for affordable, accessible, high-quality services that benefit workers, families, companies, and public authorities. It also stresses the importance of supporting care work and financial security for families and workers, viewing these as investments in society and the economy. The opinion calls for the assessment of work-life balance policies in EU companies and highlights the role of social dialogue in achieving this objective.

The resource can be downloaded in all available languages on the EESC website.

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Publisher
European Economic and Social Committee (EESC)
Year of publication
2024
Region
Europe
Topics
Women’s psychological and physical health Workload
Available in
German Danish Czech Bulgarian Spanish, Castilian English Greek, Modern French Irish Hungarian Finnish Estonian Lithuanian Latvian Dutch Portuguese Romanian, Moldovan Slovak Slovenian Swedish Italian Croatian Maltese Polish
Categories of staff
Teachers Education support personnel School leaders Researchers

Occupational health care and early support

This "Työterveyshuolto ja varhainen tuki" guide of the Finnish union OAJ explains how occupational health care and early support play a vital role in maintaining and restoring work ability in the education sector. It outlines the responsibilities of employers to ensure equal access to preventive health services, monitor employee well-being, and initiate early support discussions when challenges arise. The process includes workplace assessments, health evaluations, and collaborative negotiations involving employees, supervisors, and occupational health professionals. The goal is to identify issues early, adapt work conditions if needed, and support educators in continuing their professional roles effectively and safely.

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Publisher
Opetusalan Ammattijärjestö (OAJ)
Country
Finland
Year of publication
2024
Region
Europe
Topics
Physical health Safety Working conditions
Available in
Finnish Swedish
Categories of staff
Teachers Education support personnel School leaders

Workload

"Työkuormitus" explores how workload affects the well-being and performance of professionals in the education sector. It highlights that excessive or insufficient workload can harm motivation, health, and job quality. Factors contributing to strain include work demands, digitalisation, student behavior, poor planning, lack of support, and environmental issues. The guide emphasizes the employer’s responsibility to ensure safe and balanced working conditions and encourages open dialogue within the work community.

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Publisher
Opetusalan Ammattijärjestö (OAJ)
Country
Finland
Year of publication
2024
Region
Europe
Topics
Mental health Workload
Available in
Finnish Swedish
Categories of staff
Teachers Education support personnel School leaders

Wellbeing in school: Methodological guide

Guides

The guide is a methodological resource that aims to support educators in creating safe, inclusive, and emotionally supportive school environments. The guide provides practical strategies for promoting student and teacher well-being, including mental health awareness and career guidance. Over 2,000 teachers have participated in training sessions based on this guide, which continues to be implemented both in-person and online across the country.

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Publisher
Universitatea de Stat din Moldova UNICEF Ministerului Educației și Cercetării al Republicii Moldova
Country
Moldova
Year of publication
2024
Region
Europe
Topics
Mental health Physical health Social emotional skills
Available in
Romanian, Moldovan
Categories of staff
Teachers Education support personnel School leaders Union representatives
Resource type
Downloadable file

Using the hierarchy of controls to prevent gun violence in education settings

Guides

The NEA guide introduces a structured, evidence-based framework to help schools address gun violence as a workplace hazard. Adapted from occupational health practices, the hierarchy includes five levels of intervention - elimination, substitution, engineering controls, administrative controls, and personal protective equipment - prioritizing the most effective strategies first. The guide emphasizes that any measures taken must not compromise trauma-informed, culturally competent education or rely solely on "hardening" schools.

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Publisher
National Education Association (NEA)
Country
United States of America
Year of publication
2024
Region
North America and the Caribbean
Topics
Physical health Safety
Available in
English
Categories of staff
Teachers Education support personnel School leaders Union representatives
Resource type
Web page

School gun violence prevention and response guide

Guides

This guide is a four-part resource designed to help education personel, school staff, and community leaders address the growing crisis of gun violence in educational settings. It covers strategies for prevention, preparation, response, and recovery, emphasizing trauma-informed practices, mental health support, and policy advocacy. The guide aims to foster safer school environments by equipping stakeholders with actionable checklists, insights into warning signs, and tools for healing after incidents, all while advocating for systemic change to protect students and workers.

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Publisher
National Education Association (NEA) The Everytown for Gun Safety Support Fund
Country
United States of America
Year of publication
2024
Region
North America and the Caribbean
Topics
Physical health Safety
Available in
English
Categories of staff
Teachers Education support personnel School leaders Union representatives
Resource type
Downloadable file

The reconfigurations of teaching work and the use of educational technologies in the post-pandemic

Research

This study explores how teaching work has been reshaped in Argentina following the COVID-19 pandemic, with a particular focus on the integration of educational technologies. Drawing on contributions from educators across various provinces and levels of education, the report analyzes the evolving nature of teaching practices, institutional conditions, and technological tools. For those interested in understanding the impact on teachers' wellbeing, Chapter 5.4: Technologies and Working Conditions and Chapter 5.5:Workload, Complexity, and Responsibility in Teaching Work are especially relevant, as they delve into workload, job complexity, and the challenges posed by digital tools in daily teaching routines.

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Publisher
Confederación de Trabajadores de la Educación de la República Argentina (CTERA)
Country
Argentina
Year of publication
2024
Region
Latin America
Topics
Right to disconnect and technology Working conditions Workload
Available in
Spanish, Castilian
Categories of staff
Teachers
Resource type
Downloadable file

Breastfeeding women at work

Guides

The guidance supports women returning from maternity leave who wish to continue breastfeeding. It advocates for risk assessments, flexible work arrangements, suitable rest facilities, and paid breastfeeding breaks to ensure dignity and safety. The page includes practical resources such as model policies, sample letters for members and reps, checklists for leaders, and campaign materials. While some schools and colleges embrace these practices, the NEU highlights that many women still face degrading treatment.

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Publisher
National Education Union (NEU)
Country
United Kingdom
Year of publication
2024
Region
Europe
Topics
Women’s psychological and physical health
Available in
English
Categories of staff
Teachers Education support personnel School leaders
Resource type
Online ressource

Work and suicide

Guides

The guide addresses the urgent issue of suicide prevention in educational workplaces, highlighting the elevated risk among school staff, particularly female primary and nursery teachers. It outlines warning signs, risk factors, and immediate actions to take if someone is in crisis, while advocating for suicide to be recognized as a work-related death under health and safety law. The guide also provides links to resources such as factsheets, legal duties for employers, and practical steps for union reps, aiming to foster a supportive environment and reduce stigma around mental health.

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Publisher
National Education Union (NEU)
Country
United Kingdom
Year of publication
2024
Region
Europe
Topics
Mental health Physical health
Available in
English
Categories of staff
Teachers Education support personnel School leaders
Resource type
Online ressource