NEU members at Flint High School will be taking two days of strike action on Wednesday, 17 and Thursday, 18 September, due to the employer’s continuing failure to deal with bullying behaviour from the Headteacher and the inability of the school's leadership to tackle high levels of behavioural issues.
Since strike action was taken last week, the employer has made no effort to engage with the union to resolve these issues.
Nicola Fitzpatrick, Wales Secretary for the National Education Union Cymru, said:
”Our members in Flint High School feel they have no choice but to continue with their industrial action. It was inspiring to be on the picket with our members last week. They showed bravery and determination to stand up for dignity in the workplace and a safe environment for staff and for learners.
“The action on Wednesday and Thursday should demonstrate to the employer that we are serious about enforcing our rights to a safe workplace for all. The governors of Flint High School and Flintshire County Council need to engage with us and take the necessary steps to end this dispute.
Liz McLean, NEU Executive Member for Wales, said:
"The NEU members at Flint High have already inspired other members in other workplaces across North Wales. They are an example of the principles of trade unionism, they have stood together in solidarity and said clearly and publicly that they will not be bullied and prevented from doing their jobs properly any longer.
"As Barack Obama said, ”Change will not come if we wait for some other person or some other time. We are the ones that we’ve been waiting for. We are the change that we seek”. The wider union movement is behind them in securing the change that they are seeking.