Teachers in England will receive fully funded pay rise
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The National Education Union (NEU) secured an agreement with the UK government to fully fund a teacher pay rise in England.
The government initially proposed a 3.5% increase this month, with an additional 3% starting next September, but the NEU threatened to strike over the plan which would have required schools to cover some of the costs. After pressure from the union, ministers reversed course and committed to providing the full funding for the pay increase.
The NEU had planned a strike vote for next month to push for better terms. The union represents the majority of teachers in the United Kingdom. This change means schools in England will not need to use their own budgets to cover the increased salary costs. The government’s decision represents a significant win for the NEU and averts potential disruption to education.
