The National Education Union (NEU) is a trade union in the United Kingdom that represents teachers and education professionals. Formed in 2017 from a merger of the National Union of Teachers and the Association of Teachers and Lecturers, it advocates for the rights and interests of its members in schools and colleges. The NEU focuses on improving education standards, working conditions, and pay for educators. It engages in negotiations with the government and educational authorities, aiming to influence policies that affect the teaching profession and the quality of education in the UK.