basically we had to accept it with no consultation at all.
I'm not sure the teachers have been 'consulted' as such have they?
I think your experience illustrates the fact that organised labour can make its voice known far better than a host of individuals.
Whether you think their voice should be heard (or acted upon) or not is, of course, where the debate lies.
I have to concur.
I was quite surprised as it's quite a large school with +500 pupils. Thought there'd definately be a few striking.
I was just trying to add a touch of realism to the debate- I never said it was pleasant or would wish it on others but it is/was a harsh economic fact. ie there wasnt enough money set aside because in general people are living longer etc etc
I suppose to reinforce it further perhaps all the teachers should nominate which other Govt funded sector should have their budget cut to allow them to carry on as before or we could say we are all in the poo so lets all take some pain
maxray - Memberif you are striking then use that time to march/protest/get your point across, not just have a day off.
It's impossible to strike and not protest.
Both boys off school as it's closed.
both ours are off, cause we're bad parents and have taken them out of school to go on holiday to save £6.
I suppose to reinforce it further perhaps all the teachers should nominate which other Govt funded sector should have their budget cut to allow them to carry on as before
At a guess, they'd vote for the political sector? 
Cool- anarchy in the uk!!- gets my vote
And happily hand back anything the unions win for you or go to work, even if there are no kids.
No. We're not allowed on site, actually. Suggestions?
If you're not on strike, you must be working, no?
Definitely.
Mainly climbing using an 32:18 ratio on the 29er.
Be more specific. I'm only a simple PE teacher...
Right. So you link four separate posts to the previous page, but can't expand on your reasons for doing so.
Help me out here.
suppose to reinforce it further perhaps all the teachers should nominate which other Govt funded sector should have their budget cut to allow them to carry on as before
War. The money wasted in Iraq, Afghanistan and now Libya would make a big difference. The money thats going to be wasted on the completely useless macho posturing that is trident replacement etc etc.
Politicians pensions being reduced to what the teachers have now might help as well.
Over 40 minutes for the first anti- war mention- I am disappointed in you lot 
I blame Gordon Brown
ie there wasnt enough money set aside because in general people are living longer etc etc
this is wrong as well - or at least there is no liability on the taxpayer as a result of the recent changes negotiated and accepted to the pension fund - any future shortfalls will come from increased employee contributions.
there wasnt enough money set aside because in general people are living longer etc etc
"etc etc" wouldn't include your employer choosing to take a Contribution Holiday and trousering the cash would it, by any chance?
johnners- not at all- I was a partner in the firm and they had a huge issue with funds looking forward that would have sent the company under- in fact they had to sideline a huge percentage of the partners profit for several years to get it under control
Tj- isnt the increased contributions part of the reason for the strike action?
And the Union and College Union. Many of us are in the same pension scheme as the teachers.
UCU aren't out on Thursday are they?
Oh, just seen, it's just the post '92niversities
Didn't only 1/3 of teachers actually vote for the strike? Seems a shame to take out a pay dispute on innocent kids, given that the whole country is having to tighten its belt at the moment.
Didn't only 1/3 of teachers actually vote for the strike? Seems a shame to take out a pay dispute on innocent kids, given that the whole country is having to tighten its belt at the moment.
So much nonsense in so few words.
And you think this is about a "pay dispute" do you dmjb4 ? Did you pay so little attention at school too ?
Loving the "innocent kids" reference btw ....... truly these evil teachers are just monsters.
Didn't only 1/3 of teachers actually vote for the strike? Seems a shame to take out a pay dispute on innocent kids, given that the whole country is having to tighten its belt at the moment
The "turnout" was better than for the AV referendum, and a much bigger proportion votes yes to strike action than voted no to AV. Yes, this is only 1/3 of teachers and that was a resounding no vote...
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