While the Chancellor delivered a budget that failed to address the crisis, over 700,000 trade unionists took action in an inspiring show of force from our movement.
Tag: NEU
The answer is solidarity, not scapegoating – Why trade unionists should join the SUTR demonstration
"The most terrifying thing about this government’s increasingly hostile policy is how quickly it has whipped up hatred and division" - Louise Regan, NEU, urges activists to join the Stand up to Racism Demonstration on Saturday.
Teachers demand investment to save our schools on Budget Day – NEU
"Today, there were two budget statements: one from the Chancellor, and another on the streets which surround Parliament."
#WalkoutWednesday photo gallery from the massive day of strike action on Budget Day
"Walkout Wednesday was a clear sign that our movement will continue to come together to fight for our livelihoods and the future of our public services."
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.
Teachers in the North of England fight to #SaveOurSchools
This week saw teachers across the north of England continue strike action. Robert Poole explains why the slogan "save our schools" is not hyperbole but an expression of genuine fear.
The Labour Party Can’t Abandon Working People – Jeremy Corbyn
Jeremy Corbyn urges Labour to stand against government attacks on the rights to strike, protest, and vote, as well as stand for the values of democracy within the party itself.
Despite the impact of the blockade, teachers are inspired by Cuba’s commitment to education – Cuba Solidarity Campaign
Bernard Regan reports back from the NEU delegation to Cuba, where teachers witnessed Cuba's prioritisation of education first hand, despite the severe impact of the 60-year blockade.
Teachers are fighting to fix an education system in disarray – Strike Map shows you how to support them
"Pay is just the tip of the iceberg though. The strike is a reaction by educators to a system in disarray" - Robert Poole, Strike Map, on organising support for the teachers strike!
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.