I’ve got mixed views. Support that they, as all public sector workers, need a pay rise. And schools need more funding (but the NEU hasn’t badged this as a public reason which is a mistake IMP).
But 12% is a lot when you’re on a £40k salary. The TA’s deserve 12%, the nurses and ambulance drivers with dire conditions and worse salaries deserve 12%. But not from a starting salary of £40k.
Also public services can be dire. I work in one, it can be bordering on a joke and in so many ways such a waste of money. I will be striking on the 1st of February. But I don’t think it’s right - I voted against the strike. I want a pay rise, but don’t feel like it’s right to ask for 10% and strike if I don’t get it.
AIBU?
Does anyone NOT support teachers’ strikes?
Notbeinggoadybut · 25/01/2023 20:13
Am I being unreasonable?
757 votes. Final results.
POLLMeMyCatsAndMyBooks · 25/01/2023 20:20
Teachers aren't on a 40k salary though.... maybe if they teach at a private school but unfortunately the state schools teachers are relying on UC to top up their wages.....
Notbeinggoadybut · 25/01/2023 20:13
I’ve got mixed views. Support that they, as all public sector workers, need a pay rise. And schools need more funding (but the NEU hasn’t badged this as a public reason which is a mistake IMP).
But 12% is a lot when you’re on a £40k salary. The TA’s deserve 12%, the nurses and ambulance drivers with dire conditions and worse salaries deserve 12%. But not from a starting salary of £40k.
Also public services can be dire. I work in one, it can be bordering on a joke and in so many ways such a waste of money. I will be striking on the 1st of February. But I don’t think it’s right - I voted against the strike. I want a pay rise, but don’t feel like it’s right to ask for 10% and strike if I don’t get it.
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Stellaroses · 25/01/2023 20:23
Where do you get this information? I don’t think that’s accurate.
But OP, what do you mean by starting salary of 40K? Where did you get that from?
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