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12.07.2023 - 11:29 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk
Teachers are set to walk out in the new school year amid a dispute over pay. Members of the National Education Union (NEU) have already taken strike action in England over the current school year, but other unions had not been involved.
A ballot in January among members of the NASUWT teaching union did not reach the 50% turnout threshold required by law. However, the results of a fresh ballot from the union have been announced this morning (July 12), with a turnout of 51.9%.
Overall, 88.5% of NASUWT teacher members in England who voted in the ballot backed strike action. Of those who voted, 94.3% backed action short of strikes.
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The union says it now plans to stage continuous action short of strikes, starting in September. Dates for strike action in the autumn term will also be considered and will be coordinated with other unions where possible, NASUWT says.
The NEU has been balloting members in England to resume industrial action in the new school year. Members of the NAHT school leaders’ union and the Association of School and College Leaders (ASCL) could also join them, following their ongoing ballots.
Patrick Roach, NASUWT general secretary, said: “Today our members have sent a strong message to the government and to employers that teachers demand a better deal on pay and to address excessive workload and working hours. Our members have secured the largest mandate for industrial action by the NASUWT in over a decade, exceeding the government’s anti-trade union ballot thresholds.
“We have today written to the government and to employers confirming the prospect for industrial action in schools the length and breadth of the
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