Union chiefs have today hit out at reports that the government could look to re-open primary schools in England as early as June 1 and warned decision makers they face losing the confidence of head teachers and staff if plans are rushed. Kevin Courtney, General Secretary of the National Education Union, the largest teachers’ trade … Read more
Sadiq Khan is at the mercy of militant unions which are threatening to use the coronavirus crisis to demand a new deal for workers – amid warnings London‘s transport network will be buckle under the pressure once the lockdown eases. RMT General Secretary Mick Cash – who represents Tube workers – today wrote a column … Read more
Union bosses have set out a list of five conditions they claim must be observed to protect teachers if schools are to re-open amid the coronavirus pandemic. Dr Patrick Roach, general secretary of the National Association of Schoolmasters Union of Women Teachers (NASUWT) warned that staff concerns must be ‘fully addressed’ before teachers would be … Read more