As reported by the BBC, a teachers’ strike planned in Wales has been called off after a new Welsh government pay offer
The National Education Union said it would consult members and postpone its planned strike on 14 February. Teachers have been offered an extra 1.5% on this year’s five per cent pay award, as well as a 1.5% one-off payment.
The Welsh government said it was also making a number of commitments to help reduce teachers’ workloads in the short, medium and long-term. The National Association of Headteachers also said it would ballot members on the deal while it continues to take action short of a strike.
NEU joint general secretary Kevin Courtney said the offer was still “significantly below” members’ demands but he welcomed the Welsh government’s “willingness to engage in talks”. He said the union would consult with branches and workplace representatives to get the views of members.
Action planned for Tuesday will be postponed until 2 March.
Education and Welsh Language Minister Jeremy Miles said: “We welcome that NEU and NAHT have agreed to take the new pay offer to their members and representatives.
“Discussions over recent weeks have been productive, where we have made good progress on issues such as reducing staff workload and supporting wellbeing.”
Two further strikes are planned for 15 and 16 March.
