More teacher strikes, Thursday 27th April, Tuesday 2nd May

[noblegiraffe]

Fair warning, the NEU have said that if their members vote to reject the derisory government pay offer, they will immediately announce two further strike dates.

"If you vote to reject this offer, the executive has agreed to notify two further days of strike action on Thursday, 27 April and Tuesday, 2 May. The executive has agreed to seek local agreements with head teachers to ensure exam preparation is not interrupted for Years 11 and 13."

From the response on edutwitter and from colleagues, I think the offer will be rejected.

https://www.mumsnet.com/talk/_chat/4772501-up-yours-gillian-keegan-teacher-pay-offer

I’m also a single parent, and will be losing pay for both of those dates as I’m also a teacher. I care about your kids and their education so I’m striking to try to improve it. I know it’s frustrating, but this is the only option left open to us.

if you do contact the head (which is absolutely your right) please make it clear that your anger is at the government, not at striking staff.