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Why are Britain’s teachers striking?

Educators forced to join picket lines to call for improved pay and working conditions

The Independent UK · Feb 2, 2023

How much do teachers earn? Pay rise accepted by NEU as union votes to end strikes

Strike action this autumn has been cancelled as teachers vote to accept 6.5 percent pay offer

Evening Standard · Feb 1, 2023

Walkout Wednesday: Britain hit by biggest strike in decades

Up to half a million British teachers, civil servants, train drivers and university lecturers walked off the job on Wednesday as the UK was hit by a coordinated strikes on a level not seen since the 1980s.

Radio France Internationale · Feb 1, 2023

Greater Manchester schools to be hit by FOUR days of teacher strikes in six weeks - full dates and details

Union members will walk out over pay

Manchester Evening News · Jan 31, 2023

Teacher's warning of 'crisis' as thousands prepare to strike

"Some are hitting rock bottom"

Manchester Evening News · Jan 31, 2023

Warning that teacher strikes could last until SUMMER - all your questions answered

Last-ditch talks with Education Secretary Gillian Keegan failed to break the deadlock on Monday, with union leaders saying the top Tory 'squandered' the chance to call off walkouts by refusing to get serious on pay

Daily Mirror · Jan 30, 2023

Firefighters and teachers to walk out over pay as public sector strikes spread

Walkout at schools on Wednesday after talks fail while Fire Brigades Union latest to announce action

Evening Standard · Jan 30, 2023

Education Secretary ‘squandered opportunity’ to avoid teacher strikes – union

Teachers will join train drivers, civil servants, university lecturers, bus drivers and security guards who are walking out on Wednesday.

The Independent UK · Jan 30, 2023

Teachers’ strike in England and Wales to go ahead after talks fail

Union accuses education secretary of ‘squandering opportunity’ to avert planned action on Wednesday

The Guardian - UK · Jan 30, 2023

Teachers in England at ‘end of their tether’, says union chief

NEU general secretary says ahead of Wednesday’s strike that teachers are undervalued, underpaid and overworked

The Guardian - UK · Jan 29, 2023