Trade Union

What are the benefits of Trade Union membership?

• Protection in the workplace
• Professional advice on all aspects of employment in art, craft and design education
• Specialist representation from Art, Craft and Design educators and teachers
• Legal advice and representation
• A prompt and personal response to enquiries within 24 hours
• A designated Senior Case Worker as the sole point of contact from start to finish (except for unforeseen circumstances, you would always deal with the same person)
• Two-in-one subscription, NSEAD covers all your professional needs, for less.

Plus all the standard member benefits:

• Resources and Publications
• Professional Development
• Professional Community
• Wellbeing Support
• Advocacy for our subject and our profession
• Exclusive Discounts
• Tax relief

See a comprehensive list of member benefits.

Important information:

From 1 October 2025, NSEAD member subscription fees will increase by 5%.

New memberships paid annually and purchased before 1 October will be charged at the current rate; the price increase will be applied when the membership renews.

New memberships paid monthly will have the new rate applied to payments from 1 October 2025.

Please view this table to find out how the price increase affects each membership type and monthly / annual payments.