Why teaching is at crossroads
Mark Langhammer, the Northern Ireland, regional secretary of the National Education Union (NEU), on why teachers across all five main unions are embroiled in industrial action short of strike.
Mark Langhammer, the Northern Ireland, regional secretary of the National Education Union (NEU), on why teachers across all five main unions are embroiled in industrial action short of strike.
The Prime Minister’s ambition will be thwarted, though, unless he faces up to the reality of the state of education in England.
The five recognised teacher unions are calling on all teachers and school leaders to take a full day of strike on the 26 April.
Following detailed talks, the National Executive of the NEU have agreed to postpone a planned day of action in Wales, which was scheduled for the 14 February 2023.
Today, teachers in schools and sixth form college in England and Wales and support staff in Wales schools, took strike action in pursuit of a fully-funded, above inflation pay rise.
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