Teachers in England and Wales to strike in February and March

January 16, 2023

James Williams

The National Education Union (NEU) has announced the results of the ballot for strike action. Teachers were offered a 5% pay rise last year but the NEU is seeking 12%.

A total of 92% of NEU members backed strikes, with 58% of members returning their ballot forms – more than the 50% turnout required.

The strikes will take place between 1 February and 16 March.

The NASUWT failed to meet the ballot turnout needed for action last week.

The DfE today published the following guidance for schools.

Handling strike action in schools (publishing.service.gov.uk)

James Williams

I am a qualified Employment Law and HR Solicitor. I specialise in acting for schools and advise on all aspects of employment law and HR including attending employee meetings, advising senior leaders, conducting redundancy consultations, drafting contracts of employment, advising on policies and procedures and negotiating settlement agreements.

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