The Latest Breaking News from NEU

Union anger over Labour government’s ‘insulting’ 2.8% public sector pay plan

Pay review bodies will make final recommendations on proposed rises for teachers, NHS staff and other workers

The Guardian - UK · Dec 10, 2024

Rachel Reeves faces battle with unions over ‘insulting’ 2.8% pay rise proposal for teachers and nurses

Public sector unions hit out at ‘offensive’ pay proposal, with some hinting at possible strike action

Evening Standard · Dec 10, 2024

Teachers and nurses warn Rachel Reeves of strike action over 2.8% pay rise proposal

Inflation is predicted to average 2.5% this year and 2.6% next year, according to forecasts from the Office for Budget Responsibility.

The Independent UK · Dec 10, 2024

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

Hundreds of National Education Union members were expected to take part in the walkouts across England.

Evening Standard · Nov 28, 2024

Sixth form college teachers to begin strike action in pay dispute

National Education Union members across 32 sixth form colleges in England will stage their first walkout with two more days planned for next week.

Evening Standard · Nov 28, 2024

Staff at sixth-form colleges in England to strike on Thursday

More than 2,000 members of National Education Union will walk out on two further days next week

The Guardian - UK · Nov 27, 2024

Primary school pupils should not have to sit ‘high-pressure’ tests – union

The current curriculum and assessment system is ‘outdated and unfit’, the leader of the largest education union in the UK has said.

Evening Standard · Nov 25, 2024

Sixth form teachers in 32 colleges will go on strike from November over pay

The National Education Union has announced three days of walkouts by members in November and December.

Evening Standard · Nov 13, 2024

Sixth form college teachers back strike action in pay dispute

The National Education Union passed the 50% ballot turnout at 32 sixth form colleges across England.

Evening Standard · Nov 11, 2024

Teachers in England vote overwhelmingly to accept pay rise offer

NEU snap poll shows 95% of members voting for 5.5% pay rise, ending months of industrial action

The Guardian - UK · Sep 30, 2024