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Teachers' strikes: When and why are teachers striking? Teachers' strikes: When and why are teachers striking?
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Industrial action by teachers in England and Wales is set to cause significant disruption.Industrial action by teachers in England and Wales is set to cause significant disruption.
Strikes in Scotland are already underway.Strikes in Scotland are already underway.
When are teachers striking?When are teachers striking?
England and WalesEngland and Wales
The National Education Union (NEU) - the UK's largest education union with 450,000 members - has announced seven days of strikes in February and March:The National Education Union (NEU) - the UK's largest education union with 450,000 members - has announced seven days of strikes in February and March:
1 February: All schools in England and Wales1 February: All schools in England and Wales
14 February: All schools in Wales14 February: All schools in Wales
28 February: North and north-west England, Yorkshire and Humber28 February: North and north-west England, Yorkshire and Humber
1 March: East Midlands, West Midlands, and the NEU's eastern region1 March: East Midlands, West Midlands, and the NEU's eastern region
2 March: South-east and south-west England, and London2 March: South-east and south-west England, and London
15 and 16 March: All schools in England and Wales15 and 16 March: All schools in England and Wales
The NEU says individual schools will be affected for a maximum of four days. Government guidance says schools should stay open if possible.The NEU says individual schools will be affected for a maximum of four days. Government guidance says schools should stay open if possible.
In England, the National Association of Head Teachers (NAHT), failed to achieve the 50% turnout required for industrial action. But its members in Wales successfully backed strikes there.In England, the National Association of Head Teachers (NAHT), failed to achieve the 50% turnout required for industrial action. But its members in Wales successfully backed strikes there.
The NASUWT also failed to reach the legally required threshold.The NASUWT also failed to reach the legally required threshold.
The Association of School and College Leaders (ASCL) is deciding whether to ballot members.The Association of School and College Leaders (ASCL) is deciding whether to ballot members.
ScotlandScotland
Almost all primary and secondary schools closed as a result of national and local strikes.Almost all primary and secondary schools closed as a result of national and local strikes.
A further 16 days of action by the Educational Institute of Scotland (EIS) began on 16 January.A further 16 days of action by the Educational Institute of Scotland (EIS) began on 16 January.
Northern IrelandNorthern Ireland
Teachers from five unions are taking action short of a strike - affecting meeting attendance and administrative tasks.Teachers from five unions are taking action short of a strike - affecting meeting attendance and administrative tasks.
Across the UKAcross the UK
The University and College Union (UCU) has also announced 18 new strike days across 150 UK universities in February and March.The University and College Union (UCU) has also announced 18 new strike days across 150 UK universities in February and March.
What are teachers' pay demands?What are teachers' pay demands?
Most state-school teachers in England and Wales had a 5% rise in 2022. In Northern Ireland many teachers were offered 3.2% for 2021/22 and 2022/23.Most state-school teachers in England and Wales had a 5% rise in 2022. In Northern Ireland many teachers were offered 3.2% for 2021/22 and 2022/23.
But unions argue that inflation means these are really pay cuts.But unions argue that inflation means these are really pay cuts.
In Scotland, teachers rejected a 5% increase, arguing for 10%.In Scotland, teachers rejected a 5% increase, arguing for 10%.
Members of the EIS union demonstrated outside Bute House in Edinburgh, the official residence of the first minister of ScotlandMembers of the EIS union demonstrated outside Bute House in Edinburgh, the official residence of the first minister of Scotland
A further offer designed to prevent the pre-Christmas strikes - which included rises of up to 6.85% for the lowest paid - was dismissed as "insulting".A further offer designed to prevent the pre-Christmas strikes - which included rises of up to 6.85% for the lowest paid - was dismissed as "insulting".
Unions also want schools to be given extra money to ensure pay increases don't have to come from existing budgets.Unions also want schools to be given extra money to ensure pay increases don't have to come from existing budgets.
How much do teachers get paid?How much do teachers get paid?
The starting salary for teachers in England is due to rise to £30,000 a year by September 2023.The starting salary for teachers in England is due to rise to £30,000 a year by September 2023.
State school classroom teachers in England were paid an average of £38,982 in the 2021/22 school year. This compares with £39,009 in Wales and £40,026 in Scotland. Northern Ireland did not provide a figure.State school classroom teachers in England were paid an average of £38,982 in the 2021/22 school year. This compares with £39,009 in Wales and £40,026 in Scotland. Northern Ireland did not provide a figure.
The average head teacher's salary in England for the same period was £74,095, and £57,117 for other senior leaders.The average head teacher's salary in England for the same period was £74,095, and £57,117 for other senior leaders.
Experts in England advise the government about teacher pay, based on factors including vacancies and subject shortages.Experts in England advise the government about teacher pay, based on factors including vacancies and subject shortages.
As with all public spending, money allocated to England determines the funding awarded to Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.As with all public spending, money allocated to England determines the funding awarded to Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.
Employers also contribute 23.68% to teacher pensions, which Education Secretary Gillian Keegan called "very generous". Nurses, by comparison, receive 14.38% in employer contributions.Employers also contribute 23.68% to teacher pensions, which Education Secretary Gillian Keegan called "very generous". Nurses, by comparison, receive 14.38% in employer contributions.
Are teachers in the top 10% of earners in some areas?Are teachers in the top 10% of earners in some areas?
Will some teachers receive a 15.9% pay rise?
Would pay demands cost an extra £28bn?Would pay demands cost an extra £28bn?
Do teachers get paid if they strike?Do teachers get paid if they strike?
UK employees, including teachers, can't be sacked during the first 12 weeks of official industrial action.UK employees, including teachers, can't be sacked during the first 12 weeks of official industrial action.
Any worker fired during this period can claim unfair dismissal.Any worker fired during this period can claim unfair dismissal.
Non-union members who take part in official industrial action have the same protection.Non-union members who take part in official industrial action have the same protection.
However, employers are unlikely to pay staff for the time they strike because they are technically in breach of their contract.However, employers are unlikely to pay staff for the time they strike because they are technically in breach of their contract.
Do schools close if teachers strike?Do schools close if teachers strike?
WATCH: What do the teachers' strikes in England and Wales mean for parents?WATCH: What do the teachers' strikes in England and Wales mean for parents?
WATCH: What do the teachers' strikes in England and Wales mean for parents?WATCH: What do the teachers' strikes in England and Wales mean for parents?
In Scotland, local councils decide.In Scotland, local councils decide.
In England, it's up to head teachers. There are no minimum staffing rules.In England, it's up to head teachers. There are no minimum staffing rules.
Head teachers are also responsible in Wales, in consultation with local authorities.Head teachers are also responsible in Wales, in consultation with local authorities.
If my child's school closes, can I get time off work?If my child's school closes, can I get time off work?
You have the right to take time off work to help a dependant - such as your child - if normal arrangements are disrupted.You have the right to take time off work to help a dependant - such as your child - if normal arrangements are disrupted.
But you won't necessarily get paid under this rule, which applies to England, Scotland and Wales.But you won't necessarily get paid under this rule, which applies to England, Scotland and Wales.
It may also be possible to have unpaid parental leave. However, this needs to be arranged in advance, and usually taken in week-long blocks.It may also be possible to have unpaid parental leave. However, this needs to be arranged in advance, and usually taken in week-long blocks.
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