A teachers’ strike planned for next Tuesday in Wales has been called off after a new salary offer from the Welsh Government.
The National Education Union said it would consult members and postpone its planned Feb. 14 strike.
Teachers were offered an additional 1.5% on top of this year’s 5% salary bonus, as well as a one-time payment of 1.5%.
The National Association of Headteachers also said it will vote members for the deal while continuing to take action that is close to a strike.
He said the union will consult with industry and company representatives to gather members’ views.
The action planned for Tuesday is postponed to March 2nd.
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Two more strikes are planned for March 15 and 16.
Hundreds of schools were closed or partially closed due to the first strike on February 1, leaving thousands of students at home.
The Welsh Government’s offer also includes workload commitments.
NEU joint general secretary Kevin Courtney said the offer was still “well below demands” from members, but he welcomed the Welsh government’s “willingness to talk”.
NEW Wales Secretary David Evans said workload remains “a major problem” for members.
“It has also been agreed to review the Independent Wales Pay Review Board’s recommendations on pay for the 2023/24 academic year,” he added.
“We look forward to providing the Independent Welsh Pay Review Body (IWPRB) with detailed evidence on the impact of rising inflation and the cost of living crisis.”
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