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.
Tag: NEU
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.
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.
Teachers take action – NEU wins ballot for strike action in England and Wales
"Due to the NEU’s success in surpassing the fifty percent boundary laid down in the Tory Trade union bill, the union has now declared seven days of strike action in February and March."
Refugee solidarity is a trade union issue
Why the Trade Union movement must collectively challenge Tory divide-and-rule tactics and support the introduction of safe routes for refugees and asylum seekers.