About us
Welcome to GEW Hessen! We are the trade union for employees in education and science across Hessen. Our mission is to improve working conditions, strengthen workers' rights, and promote democracy in the workplace. We support employees working in:
- Schools (including all school types, e.g. private, primary, vocational schools)
- Childcare centers (Kitas, Krippen), after-school programs (Horte)
- Universities and research facilities
- Adult education institutions
- Social work and other educational sectors
Fair wages, secure jobs, and participation in workplace decisions are the core values we stand for.
GEW – A Strong Union Nationwide
GEW Hessen is part of the Gewerkschaft Erziehung und Wissenschaft (GEW), which represents education and science workers across Germany. In addition to our regional work in Hessen, GEW has a national executive board that coordinates union activities, advocates for better education policies, and supports members at the federal level. Together, we fight for fair wages, secure jobs, and strong workers' rights in the education sector.
Part of a Strong Trade Union Network
GEW is a member of the Deutscher Gewerkschaftsbund (DGB), which unites eight major trade unions representing workers from various sectors across Germany. As part of this larger movement, we work together to improve labor rights, fight for social justice, and ensure fair working conditions for all employees.
Committed to Education Worldwide
GEW is also part of Education International (EI), the global federation of education unions. EI represents over 32 million education workers in more than 170 countries, advocating for quality in education, fair working conditions, and human rights in education worldwide. Through this network, we stand in solidarity with educators across the globe.