Teachers in the NEU in Wales and England set to go on strike once again

Original post by Crazed cat lady

apathy among many of the NASUWT

I know a lot of their members didn't receive the postal ballot, I'd call it poor leadership rather than apathy - since 90% of those voting did vote to take action.

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NEU member here :wavey:

Yes I am striking, yes I voted to strike.

I did so not really for my own pay, but for a lack of funding in schools.

Questions welcome

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username6065033

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We should fine these stupid teachers for walking out the same way parents are fined for taking their children out

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Andrew97

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Original post by 04MR17

NEU member here :wavey:

Yes I am striking, yes I voted to strike.

I did so not really for my own pay, but for a lack of funding in schools.

Questions welcome

What’s better, cats or dogs?

OP

Original post by 04MR17

NEU member here :wavey:

Yes I am striking, yes I voted to strike.

I did so not really for my own pay, but for a lack of funding in schools.

Questions welcome

I'm not a fan of the NEU but meh.

How will striking be able to put that message across? (In regards to schools being underfunded and not teachers needing to be paid more) and what do you hope that the government announces a result of the strike.

OP

Original post by I am Frank

We should fine these stupid teachers for walking out the same way parents are fined for taking their children out

Disagreed. I think that teachers should be able strike, some teachers are underpaid and work long hours outside of work.

As much as I'd rather not have public sector workers go on strike, I support their right to strike (there's only one group/type of public sector workers who I don't support striking but I'm not going to name them).

Lol they deleted their account.

(edited 1 year ago)

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Admit-One

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As usual, I give my full support for anyone taking in part in strike action.

OP

Original post by Admit-One

As usual, I give my full support for anyone taking in part in strike action.

Same (mostly, there are exceptions) even if I'm not a fan of it.

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Original post by Talkative Toad

I'm not a fan of the NEU but meh.

How will striking be able to put that message across? (In regards to schools being underfunded and not teachers needing to be paid more) and what do you hope that the government announces a result of the strike.

Publicity, awareness, and ultimately - negotiating power. It's an NEU policy to demand better funding for schools - and that's the main reason that the headteachers' Union balloted.

I hope the government announced that facing widespread action from many key industries has made them rethink and realise they aren't the best people to lead our country. It won't happen, but that's my hope.

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Original post by Andrew97

What’s better, cats or dogs?

Yes

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londonmyst

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Original post by 04MR17

NEU member here :wavey:

Yes I am striking, yes I voted to strike.

I did so not really for my own pay, but for a lack of funding in schools.

Questions welcome

Do you believe that industrial action involving anything beyond work to rule will really persuade or encourage the current government to change their stances on pay rises and wider funding issues?

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My Tourniquet

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Teachers are treated like ****

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Vyshto Andeddu

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Original post by Talkative Toad

You can read about the story and find out the dates of the strikes here: https://www.itv.com/news/2023-01-16/national-education-union-in-england-and-wales-vote-to-strike-over-teachers-pay

As much as I don't like the teaching unions I support teachers going on strike if they choose to do so, my only worry is the effect of the pupil's education.

It’s a shame how certain sectors feel the need to strike but they need to get better working conditions and higher pay.

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