Government and union to meet for last-ditch talks held ahead of teachers' strike
Teaching unions say inflation has meant that members have experienced a real-terms pay cut over the last decadeUnion leaders will meet Education Secretary Gillian Keegan later in what they call a "last chance" to avoid Wednesday's planned strike action.
She reiterated a call for teachers to inform school heads if they intended to strike, in order to avoid "unnecessary disruption", and to ensure safety for children. More than 100,000 teachers are expected to strike, with industrial action expected on the same day from train drivers, university staff, and civil servants.Monday's talks have been described by the NEU as the "last chance" to prevent the teacher walkout.
Dr Bousted further attacked the Department for Education for missing Friday's deadline for providing information to a pay review body of what would be affordable next year.
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