Teachers don't need to strike for attention - education secretary
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Teaching Union Votes to Strike Over Pay in England and Wale
The National Education Union (NEU) has voted to strike over pay in England and Wales on seven dates in February and March.
Education Secretary Expresses Disappointment with Strike Vote
Education Secretary Gillian Keegan said the vote was disappointing and the government is working to tackle inflation.
Strikes to Affect 23,400 Schools in England and Wales
The strikes will affect 23,400 schools in England and Wales.
Teachers Don't Need to Strike for Attention
Keegan stated that teachers do not need to strike to get attention and that the government is interested in supporting them.
Retention Challenges in Teaching
Changes have been made to address recruitment and retention challenges within the teaching profession.
Head Teachers Asked to Keep Schools Open During Strikes
Head teachers are being asked to keep as many schools open as possible during the strikes, with priority given to vulnerable children, exam cohorts, and children of critical workers.
Teachers' 5% Pay Increase Called a Pay Cut by NEU
The NEU argues that the 5% pay increase for teachers in 2022 is actually a pay cut due to high inflation rates.