Unions
The latest news and analysis on teaching unions in the UK, including teacher strikes, pay disputes, industrial action and more
Thursday
21st Sep 2023
‘Little or no progress’ on class-contact time promise
Call for ‘clarity on the precise details’ of plan to reduce Scottish teachers’ time with classes by 90 minutes a week
‘Urgent’ plan needed to repair teacher pay damage, Keegan told
Unions say 6.5% pay increase must be ‘only first step’ to restoring ‘pay lost in real terms against inflation since 2010’
Tuesday
12th Sep 2023
Almost 1 in 4 heads lack confidence in identifying RAAC
Survey highlights the difficulties faced by schools in spotting the collapse-prone concrete, as DfE admits it has doubts over some school checks
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Secondary ITT recruitment ‘to fall short of target’ again
Teacher and school leader union leaders warn of a ‘vicious cycle’ of under-recruitment
Friday
8th Sep 2023
Strikes: Which parts of Scotland will be affected?
School support staff are set to stage three days of strike action across Scotland towards the end of September
Teacher pay: ‘Disappointing’ delay over pay rise guidance
Headteachers’ leaders say it is ‘bizarre’ that schools still do not have details about applying for a hardship fund to cover this year’s pay deal
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