Teachers in Wales reject pay offer with strikes due on March 2nd
Members of the NEU have rejected the latest pay offer from the Welsh Government
Last updated 15th Feb 2023
Teachers in Wales have rejected the latest pay offer from the Welsh Government - with fresh industrial action expected at the start of next month.
Strikes planned for yesterday were called off whilst members of the NEU in Wales considered a 1.5 percent increase to pay and a 1.5 percent lump sum.
The union says that offer isn't good enough and doesn't address the cost of living crisis or spiralling inflation....with strike action now planned for March 2nd.
NEU Wales Secretary David Evans added: “NEU Cymru are committed to seeking a resolution to this dispute on behalf of teacher and support staff members employed across Wales.
"Our demands have been clear, and we will meet with the Minister and his officials as often as necessary in order to seek to secure a deal that will resolve all issues.
“Whilst we acknowledge that the Welsh Government have made offers that include seeking to address workload and reopening negotiations for 2023/24, those offers still fall short of our members expectations and needs.”