A teachers' union in Scotland has ignored a call to suspend rolling strike action as talks continue to settle a dispute over pay
'Plenty of talk but little action'
"We gained an overwhelming strike mandate from our members, who were greatly angered by the 5% offer - considerably below the rate of inflation - that was made some six months ago and then brought back to the table three months later. "Our strike action will continue until a new, suitably improved and fair offer is put onto the table."Unions have rejected a pay offer which would see most teachers receive a 5% wage rise, although the lowest earners would get an increase of 6.85%.The Scottish government has previously insisted the 10% rise teachers are demanding is unaffordable.
"Recent discussions have been constructive. There has been a shared understanding that talks have been focused on discussing potential areas for compromise - not on tabling a new offer at this stage.
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