Are teachers on strike today? The strikes explained
1 year, 8 months ago

Are teachers on strike today? The strikes explained

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Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Following a period of intensive talks with unions, the government had offered teachers a £1,000 one-off payment for the current school year and an average 4.5 per cent pay rise for staff next year but this was rejected and has since been withdrawn. Teachers in England were granted a 5 per cent pay rise in September 2022 and the independent pay review body has recommended a further 3 per cent rise for this coming September. Following strikes in February, the government offered a £1,000 one-off payment and a 4.5 per cent pay rise for most staff from September, which the Department for Education described as a “fair and reasonable offer” but which the NEU branded “insulting” as all four unions involved rejected it, prompting Ms Keegan to withdraw the offer. Educators represented by the NEU in Wales have agreed an increased pay offer of 8 per cent for 2022/23 and a 5 per cent increase for 2023/24 but their National Association of Head Teachers counterparts have rejected it, calling for further talks.

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‘Strong’ turnout on first day of sixth form college teachers strike, union says
1 month, 2 weeks ago

‘Strong’ turnout on first day of sixth form college teachers strike, union says

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Teachers in 3 Massachusetts communities continue strike over pay, paid parental leave
2 months ago

Teachers in 3 Massachusetts communities continue strike over pay, paid parental leave

Associated Press  

BOSTON — Teachers in three Massachusetts communities fighting for new contracts pushed forward with their demands Monday as parents braced for the possibility of more canceled classes on Tuesday. Teachers in Beverly and Gloucester voted Thursday to authorize a strike, and schools were closed Friday as teachers in both districts hit the picket line over pay, paid parental leave and …

Teachers in 2 Massachusetts school districts go on strike
2 months, 1 week ago

Teachers in 2 Massachusetts school districts go on strike

Associated Press  

BOSTON — Teachers in two Massachusetts school districts went on strike Friday over pay, paid parental leave and other issues. The Beverly Teachers Association in a statement said they were pushing for smaller class sizes in the 4,500-student district, 12 weeks of paid parental leave and a “living wage” for paraprofessionals or teachers assistant whose starting salary is $20,000. “They …

Disruptions flagged for 83 WA public schools as teachers strike in latest pay rise bid
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Disruptions flagged for 83 WA public schools as teachers strike in latest pay rise bid

ABC  

A planned half-day teachers strike across WA looks set to up-end plans for parents and employers on Tuesday, when thousands of teachers are expected to walk off the job until lunchtime. Premier Roger Cook said there was "no reason" teachers should stop working on Tuesday, describing the stop-work action as "regrettable and unnecessary". Department of Education director-general Lisa Rodgers said …

WA teachers set to strike next week as union rejects latest pay and conditions offer
9 months ago

WA teachers set to strike next week as union rejects latest pay and conditions offer

ABC  

In short: The union representing WA teachers has rejected a fresh pay and conditions offer from the state government, paving the way for a half-day strike to go ahead on Tuesday next week. The union representing WA teachers has rejected a fresh pay and conditions offer from the state government, paving the way for a half-day strike to go ahead …

Teachers strike in Boston suburb enters its eighth day, with tensions fraying
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Teachers strike in Boston suburb enters its eighth day, with tensions fraying

The Independent  

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Don’t touch our gold-plated pensions or we’ll strike, warn private school teachers
1 year, 2 months ago

Don’t touch our gold-plated pensions or we’ll strike, warn private school teachers

The Telegraph  

Private school teachers will strike if schools remove them from a gold-plated pension scheme, a union has warned. Schools were told on Friday that the employer contribution to the Teachers’ Pension Scheme will increase from 23.6 per cent to 28.6 per cent in April 2024. The NEU will robustly support our members to take all necessary action to defend their …

Scottish schools set for further strikes as support staff reject pay offer
1 year, 2 months ago

Scottish schools set for further strikes as support staff reject pay offer

The Independent  

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What do I need to know about how strikes are affecting schools in Scotland?
1 year, 3 months ago

What do I need to know about how strikes are affecting schools in Scotland?

The Independent  

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Low wages reduce attractiveness of teaching profession – report
1 year, 4 months ago

Low wages reduce attractiveness of teaching profession – report

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National teachers strike averted, as unions win 10% pay increase
1 year, 4 months ago

National teachers strike averted, as unions win 10% pay increase

NL Times  

Education workers employed by primary schools, secondary schools and schools for special education can expect to receive a pay increase of 10 percent. The deal was reached between employers and the education labor unions after intense negotiations, said labor union AOb on Tuesday afternoon. AOb director Thijs Roovers called it “an excellent agreement.” He said, “the strike threat helped.” Before …

Fresh strikes by university staff announced in long running pay dispute
1 year, 4 months ago

Fresh strikes by university staff announced in long running pay dispute

The Independent  

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Teachers poised to end strikes as Rishi Sunak unveils public sector pay rise – but doctors dig in
1 year, 6 months ago

Teachers poised to end strikes as Rishi Sunak unveils public sector pay rise – but doctors dig in

The Independent  

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Teachers in England vote for industrial action in autumn term in pay dispute
1 year, 6 months ago

Teachers in England vote for industrial action in autumn term in pay dispute

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Teacher strikes could disrupt end-of-year school trips and sports days – poll
1 year, 6 months ago

Teacher strikes could disrupt end-of-year school trips and sports days – poll

The Independent  

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Teachers in England to stage fresh strikes in long-running pay dispute
1 year, 6 months ago

Teachers in England to stage fresh strikes in long-running pay dispute

The Independent  

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Education unions warn of protests and strikes if pay demand not met
1 year, 6 months ago

Education unions warn of protests and strikes if pay demand not met

NL Times  

Education unions want higher pay. If the Cabinet fails to meet their wage demands by Friday, unions warn of potential protests and strikes following the summer break, NU.nl reported on Friday The unions are pushing for a 12% salary increase for teachers, teaching assistants, and school leaders. The deadline for the government to meet the demands set by the education …

Teacher unions ‘left with no other choice’ to begin new strike votes after rejected pay offer
1 year, 8 months ago

Teacher unions ‘left with no other choice’ to begin new strike votes after rejected pay offer

The Independent  

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L.A. teachers union members overwhelmingly approve contract that will raise salaries 21%
1 year, 8 months ago

L.A. teachers union members overwhelmingly approve contract that will raise salaries 21%

LA Times  

Los Angeles Unified School District workers and teaches rally outside a district office on the second day of a three-day strike in March. Members of United Teachers Los Angeles overwhelmingly approved a new contract with L.A. Unified that will raise the average teacher salary to $106,000, a 21% wage increase over three years. More than 94% of the 27,000 members …

Schools face disruption as teachers in England strike in pay dispute
1 year, 8 months ago

Schools face disruption as teachers in England strike in pay dispute

The Independent  

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Teachers on the picket lines as pay dispute continues
1 year, 8 months ago

Teachers on the picket lines as pay dispute continues

The Independent  

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Headteachers could be balloted again over strikes after union rejects pay offer
1 year, 9 months ago

Headteachers could be balloted again over strikes after union rejects pay offer

The Independent  

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Schools face more strikes this spring as teaching union members reject pay offer
1 year, 9 months ago

Schools face more strikes this spring as teaching union members reject pay offer

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UK teachers reject government pay offer amid labor unrest
1 year, 9 months ago

UK teachers reject government pay offer amid labor unrest

The Independent  

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Schools face fresh strikes within weeks after teachers reject ‘insulting’ pay offer
1 year, 9 months ago

Schools face fresh strikes within weeks after teachers reject ‘insulting’ pay offer

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Palestinian teachers' strike grows, reflecting deep crisis
1 year, 9 months ago

Palestinian teachers' strike grows, reflecting deep crisis

The Independent  

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Los Angeles schools shut down as staff strike for better pay
1 year, 9 months ago

Los Angeles schools shut down as staff strike for better pay

Associated Press  

LOS ANGELES — Thousands of service workers backed by teachers began a three-day strike against the Los Angeles Unified School District on Tuesday, shutting down education for a half-million students in the nation’s second-largest school system. Teachers joined rain-soaked picket lines early Tuesday as workers demanded better wages and increased staffing before heading to a huge rally outside the district’s …

Thousands of LA school district workers to hold 3-day strike
1 year, 9 months ago

Thousands of LA school district workers to hold 3-day strike

Associated Press  

LOS ANGELES — Tens of thousands of workers in the Los Angeles Unified School District will strike for three days next week over stalled contract talks and teachers will join them, likely shutting down the nation’s second-largest school system, union leaders announced Wednesday. It was announced at a rally by the Service Employees International Union, which represents about 30,000 teachers’ …

UK: Tens of thousands of doctors kick off 3-day strike
1 year, 10 months ago

UK: Tens of thousands of doctors kick off 3-day strike

Associated Press  

LONDON — Tens of thousands of junior doctors went on strike across England on Monday to demand better pay, kicking off three days of widespread disruption at the U.K.'s state-funded hospitals and health clinics. The British Medical Association, the doctors’ trade union, says pay for junior doctors has fallen 26% in real terms since 2008, while workload and patient waiting …

Scotland’s largest teaching union accepts pay deal to end strikes
1 year, 10 months ago

Scotland’s largest teaching union accepts pay deal to end strikes

The Independent  

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Teachers’ union claims it was ‘excluded’ from new pay talks
1 year, 10 months ago

Teachers’ union claims it was ‘excluded’ from new pay talks

The Independent  

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Teaching union warns of potential for more strikes across Scotland
1 year, 10 months ago

Teaching union warns of potential for more strikes across Scotland

The Independent  

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Teachers to stage fresh strikes in dispute over pay
1 year, 10 months ago

Teachers to stage fresh strikes in dispute over pay

The Independent  

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Sturgeon appeals for ‘spirit of compromise’ to help resolve teachers’ strike
1 year, 11 months ago

Sturgeon appeals for ‘spirit of compromise’ to help resolve teachers’ strike

The Independent  

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‘Vast majority’ of schools in England and Wales affected by teachers’ strike
1 year, 11 months ago

‘Vast majority’ of schools in England and Wales affected by teachers’ strike

The Independent  

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Majority of schools in England closed to some pupils amid teachers’ strike
1 year, 11 months ago

Majority of schools in England closed to some pupils amid teachers’ strike

The Independent  

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The irony of teachers strikes? Many won’t really be striking at all
1 year, 11 months ago

The irony of teachers strikes? Many won’t really be striking at all

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Day of disruption in Britain as up to half a million workers go on strike
1 year, 11 months ago

Day of disruption in Britain as up to half a million workers go on strike

LA Times  

Teachers march in protest in London, joining hundreds of thousands of workers who went on strike Wednesday. Thousands of schools closed some or all of their classrooms, train services were paralyzed and delays were expected at airports Wednesday in what was shaping up to be Britain’s biggest day of industrial action in more than a decade, as unions stepped up …

Teachers in Northern Ireland set to strike over pay award
1 year, 11 months ago

Teachers in Northern Ireland set to strike over pay award

The Independent  

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The true impact of strikes in Britain revealed – £6bn and counting
1 year, 11 months ago

The true impact of strikes in Britain revealed – £6bn and counting

The Independent  

The government has been warned about the crippling impact of the ongoing industrial unrest as analysis suggests recent strikes have caused a £6bn hit to the economy. The government is also facing possible industrial action from ambulance staff, train drivers, postal workers, firefighters, Border Force officials, jobcentre staff and other civil servants. The Public and Commercial Services union is expecting …

Unions to meet Education Secretary after teachers vote to strike over pay
1 year, 11 months ago

Unions to meet Education Secretary after teachers vote to strike over pay

The Independent  

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Schoolchildren could face return of 'lockdown-learning' as NEU reveals strike dates
1 year, 11 months ago

Schoolchildren could face return of 'lockdown-learning' as NEU reveals strike dates

Daily Mail  

The Education Secretary has hit out at teachers in England and Wales who plan to go on strike as millions of pupils face being plunged back into 'lockdown-style learning'. Education Secretary Gillian Keegan has hit out at teachers in England and Wales who plan to go on strike as tens of thousands of pupils now face being plunged back into …

Teachers in England and Wales vote for strikes in pay dispute
1 year, 11 months ago

Teachers in England and Wales vote for strikes in pay dispute

The Independent  

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When are teachers going on strike in 2023?
1 year, 11 months ago

When are teachers going on strike in 2023?

Daily Mail  

Thousands of teachers will strike in February and March in a row over pay - despite warnings the walkouts will put vulnerable children at risk, but how will it affect your children? England and Wales - February and March: National Education Union, which has 300,000 members and is the largest education union, has announced seven days of action in February …

Teachers urged not to strike to avoid ‘damage’ to children’s education
1 year, 11 months ago

Teachers urged not to strike to avoid ‘damage’ to children’s education

The Independent  

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Thousands of teachers could strike despite warnings - as Scottish union members walk out
1 year, 11 months ago

Thousands of teachers could strike despite warnings - as Scottish union members walk out

Daily Mail  

The country's largest teaching union will today announce if it plans to strike despite warnings that walkouts will put vulnerable children at risk. Teachers demonstrate outside Holyrood Secondary School on January 16, 2023 in Glasgow, Scotland Teachers on the picket line outside Pinkie St Peters Primary School in Musselburgh, East Lothian Writing in The Sunday Telegraph, Dame Rachel de Souza …

Portugal: Thousands of teachers protest in Lisbon, demand higher wages
2 years ago

Portugal: Thousands of teachers protest in Lisbon, demand higher wages

Firstpost  

The teachers were also protesting a reform that provides for a ‘decentralisation’ of the recruitment process, with greater autonomy for institutions Lisbon: Tens of thousands of teachers from across Portugal joined a protest in Lisbon Saturday, after several days of industrial action for better working conditions and higher pay. Police said more than 20,000 people joined the march, called by …

Strike vote by teachers fails to reach 50% meaning walkout plans fail
2 years ago

Strike vote by teachers fails to reach 50% meaning walkout plans fail

Daily Mail  

A teaching union was last night dealt a humiliating blow after it failed to get enough votes to support a walkout. Just 42 per cent of the primary and secondary staff balloted by NASUWT turned out to vote in what has been described by MPs as a ‘win for parents and pupils’. The union said it remained in dispute with …

Teachers begin second day of strike action in pay dispute
2 years ago

Teachers begin second day of strike action in pay dispute

The Independent  

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