A Better Deal for Teachers – Ballot update

NASUWT ballot results on industrial action

Please watch this video which sets out our next steps:

The results of the Union’s statutory ballots on teachers’ pay have now been confirmed by the independent scrutineer, Civica.
 
As at the close of the ballots on 9 January 2023, 9 out of 10 members voting supported strike action over teachers’ pay. 95% of members voting also supported action short of strike action to secure a Better Deal on pay for teachers.
 
Turnout across the ballots in England and Wales averaged 42%.
 
The overall ballot results were as follows:

England:

	Strike Action (Yes)	Action short of strike (Yes)
State funded schools	88.5%	94.1%
Sixth form colleges	83.2%	92.1%

The ballot of members in independent schools was conducted on a disaggregated basis, employer by employer.
 
Mandates for industrial action were secured in 172 independent schools in England and 12 independent schools in Wales.
 
NASUWT General Secretary Dr Patrick Roach said: “It is clear that our members are sending a strong message to the Government on the need to address teachers’ pay concerns.
 
“Whilst the Government’s anti-trade union legislation prevents members in state funded schools and colleges from taking industrial action, we remain in formal disputes with Ministers and employers and will be continuing to take forward our campaigning for a Better Deal for Teachers.
 
“The readiness of our members to support industrial action demonstrates the anger of the profession and the need for Governments in England and Wales to engage in meaningful negotiations to address the deep concerns of our members.
 
“Our campaign to fight for the real terms pay awards that teachers and headteachers deserve continues.”

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