Scottish teachers offer: vote 'no' | Socialist Action 1983

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TEACHERS south of seem Educational Institute of union to which 85 per teachers belong, is a far England and Wales.

settlement, and should be seen in that context.

of a settlement for The offer is for 15 per . LWO plus a pay review likely to give a further increase. Nevertheless this will not restore living standards 1CvCi ycals £10,295, average £9980. will not pay However, to the deal This is the a Fighting Union (CASU has for a rejection OT the offer, seeing the threat the settlement poses. As the service conditions of Scottish teachers OCLECI defined, they will be able to deal with the Scottish secretary's Rifkin in the House of Commons conditions assessments Despite the limitations of the settlement, NUT must icarn two important lessons from the aispute Firstly, the strength of Scottish teachers. Eighty-five per cent are members of one cent teachers

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