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GEW (Gewerkschaft Erziehung und Wissenschaft) is a German trade union for education and science. It negotiates collective agreements, including TV-L, TVöD and agreements for private educational institutions, and advocates for fair pay, permanent contracts and secure jobs in the education sector. It is a member of the Deutscher Gewerkschaftsbund (DGB).

Its members are employees in kindergartens, schools, universities and other educational institutions, and students and unemployed educators are also members. Membership services include legal protection in employment matters, professional liability insurance, seminars and the national magazine "Erziehung & Wissenschaft". Membership dues cover the magazine subscription. Works councils and staff councils receive training and networking support.

The union is organised democratically across local, state and federal levels and describes itself as politically independent but not impartial. Its main working areas include Kita, school, all-day schooling, higher education, further education, vocational training and school social work. It also supports the Max-Traeger-Stiftung and the Heinrich-Rodenstein-Fonds. At the time of review, its careers page listed no open positions.

Product: Collective bargaining, legal protection, professional liability insurance, seminars and publications for members.