NEU teachers’ union asks members to consider strike in England later this year

Leader says education secretary’s approach to pay review is ‘nothing short of insulting’ as indicative ballot opens

England’s largest teaching union is asking its members to consider strike action later this year, with the union’s general secretary accusing the government of planning an “insulting” pay rise.

The National Education Union (NEU) is opening an indicative ballot on Saturday on backing industrial action for an above-inflation pay increase in 2024-25, fully funded by the government. If carried, the union would then hold a formal strike ballot.