Commenting on the passing of Motion 45 at the Annual Conference of the National Education Union, Kevin Courtney, Joint General Secretary of the National Education Union, said:
“The UK’s trade union laws have often been described as the most restrictive in Europe, but the Strikes (Minimum Services Levels) Bill marks a step change further for education workers. The NEU condemns the Bill, which if enacted, would allow the Secretary of State to require teachers and support staff to work, overriding a lawful democratic decision for strike action.
“The NEU is committed to working with other unions and others in calling for electronic balloting in union elections and ballots, repeal the anti-trade union laws, and to bring UK laws back into accordance with its international obligations.”
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