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Minister perplexed by union's release

Meeting scheduled in three weeks

The Education Minister has questioned a union's decision to release a report claiming Island teachers are unhappy with pay.

Graham Cregeen says a meeting with the NASUWT, which conducted the survey, is scheduled for three weeks time

It shows almost two thirds of its members here are considering leaving the profession, with more than half unhappy with pay.

Mr Cregeen says he's in regular dialogue with all parties to negotiate pay increases.

He's disappointed the issue hadn't been raised with the Department before the finding were released:

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