The National Education Union announced on Monday that teachers in England and Wales will go on strike for several days from February 1 to demand better wages, in the midst of an inflationary crisis.
The union announces a seven-day strike in February and March.And he indicated on the social networking site Twitter, announcing the result of its members’ vote, in a move that comes in addition to the multiple stops that have occurred recently in British public services.
In England, more than 90% of teachers who took part in the vote were in favor of such a strike, according to the country’s main sector union.
“It was a really tough decision for our members to make. They don’t want to go on strike. They want to be in the classroom, doing what they do best: teaching and encouraging children and young people. But this is a last resort.”added the union organization.
This poll “He sends a strong message to the government: We will not stand by and watch the destruction of education without resistance.”She confirmed that she is ready for negotiations.
And the federation indicated that not all schools will be affected simultaneously by these strikes, which will take place in different regions of the country depending on the days, with the exception of February 1, which will affect 23,400 schools in England and Wales.
This teachers’ strike is part of a broader social movement that has rocked the UK for months over the rising cost of living.
Many sectors, including health, transportation and many other public services, are calling for higher salaries, in the face of inflation exceeding 10% – an unprecedented figure in the country for more than 40 years.
