STAND UP FOR EDUCATION – SUPPORT THE NUT STRIKE!

Bridgwater Trades Union Council welcomes the National Union of Teachers announcement of a national teachers’ strike on Wednesday 26th March and offers full support and solidarity on behalf of all unions in the Bridgwater area.

The dispute is over pay, pensions, conditions of service and the Government’s refusal to listen to teachers’ concerns over excessive workloads and removal of working time limits.

Christine Blower, General Secretary of the National Union of Teachers, the largest teachers’ union, said:“Strike action is always a last resort for teachers and we deeply regret the fact that we have been put in a position whereby we have no alternative. The strike action can, of course, be called off. For this to happen, the Secretary of State needs to give reassurances that he will not go ahead with any changes which worsen teachers’ working conditions. "

NUT is organising a street stall in Bridgwater on Saturday 15th March, from 11a, - 3pm at the Cornhill, to inform the public about the reasons for the strike. Please come along to show support .

FURTHER INFORMATION FROM TRADES COUNCIL SECRETARY, DAVE CHAPPLE mob. 07707 869 144