Headteachers in Wales will be balloted on possible strike action over pay and funding in a historic and unprecedented move. It is the first time that members of the National Association of Headteachers decided to hold a ballot over pay in the union's 125-year history.
It follows ballots already announced by teaching unions over the recommended 5% pay award for the profession in Wales. Headteachers are also being balloted on action over school funding with some telling their union they don't know how they can continue to run their schools with pressure coming from all sides including increased energy costs and unfunded wage bills.
The NEU Cymru also today announced dates for a strike ballot over pay, following ballots announced by the Nasuwt Cymru and UCAC teaching unions - any action would not be taken until next term. The Education Minister has warned there is not enough money to pay more than 5% and you can read more about that here
