UNISON sends solidarity to striking NUT members in England

UNISON has sent a message of support to NUT members in English schools who are taking strike action today. The union has also urged UNISON members to support legal protests and rallies organised by the NUT. “Striking is never an easy option, but the NUT has felt forced to act to protect their pay and working conditions,” said UNISON general secretary Dave Prentis. “Their strike demands – to increase funding to schools and education, guarantee terms and conditions and to resume negotiations on teacher contracts – are just.” Recent government proposals include increasing the number of schools forced to become academies, undermining the role of local authorities in education and removing the requirement to have parent governors in academies. “These proposals are potentially a threat to jobs, pay and conditions,” said Mr Prentis, “and if they are not withdrawn, then UNISON will work with other school unions to explore the possibility of national action and co-ordinated strikes in the autumn term.” UNISON has issued detailed advice for UNISON members in schools during the NUT industrial action. The article UNISON sends solidarity to striking NUT members in England first appeared on the UNISON National site.
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