Teachers strike at Cannock school over pay dispute
Source: expressandstar.com
- Teachers at Chase Terrace Academy in Cannock walked out on strike due to a long-running pay dispute with the school.
- The National Education Union organised the one-day strike, involving around 40 staff members and closing the school to most pupils.
- The action highlights ongoing tensions over unpaid increments, with union demanding backdated pay rises worth thousands per teacher.
Teachers at Chase Terrace Academy in Cannock went on strike for a day, shutting the school to most students. The National Education Union (NEU) led the action because the school refused to pay teachers for five years of service increments, which are automatic pay rises based on experience. This affects dozens of staff who are out of pocket by up to £6,000 each. It matters to parents, as it disrupts education, and shows bigger issues in teacher pay across schools.