"Today, there were two budget statements: one from the Chancellor, and another on the streets which surround Parliament."
Tag: Education
Save Our Schools this budget day – Kevin Courtney, NEU General Secretary exclusive
“This Budget has a backdrop of the largest levels of industrial action in a generation“ - NEU General Secretary Kevin Courtney on massive wave of strike action on Wednesday.
UCU announces additional university strike day as talks continue
With negotiations ongoing, the UCU has announced a further day of strike action to take place at universities across the country on March 15th.
After four years of Bolsonaro’s aggressive agenda, education is a key battleground for President Lula in Brazil
With the re-election of the Lula in Brazil, Logan Williams examine a cornerstone of Lula’s progressive policy - reform to the Brazilian education system after Bolsonaro's neoliberal project.
The University of Manchester student occupation and rent strike – Interview from the occupation
"The most important thing that students can do is take action at their own university" - an interview with a student occupier taking part in the University of Manchester rent strike and occupation.
Manchester University occupation begins as students challenge skyrocketing rent
Manchester University students begin their occupation in protest against skyrocketing rent and the marketisation of higher education. The occupation coincides with the UCU strike action on February 9th.
Teachers’ Strike a significant moment in British Labour Movement History – Logan Williams, NEU
Speaking at the Building The Fightback rally, striking teacher Logan Williams hailed February 1st a moment in history of the British Labour Movement.
Thousands join rally to build the fightback in 2023
In support of the mass wave of strike action on February 1st, thousands joined Arise Festival's online rally to build the next steps in the fightback and defend the right to strike.
Teachers and support staff out on strike fight for the future of education – Daniel Kebede, NEU
300,000 teachers and support staff hold their first day of strike action, fighting for fair pay and for the future of education, writes Daniel Kebede, NEU National Officer.
Why teachers are going on strike – Simon Fletcher
Ahead of the massive wave of strikes set for February 1st, Simon Fletcher looks at the conditions facing teachers that have forced them to take action.