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Talks between union and education bosses 'ongoing'

Education minister says more meetings are planned

Further meetings between the education department and a teaching union that's voted in favour of strike action are planned.

Education Minister Julie Edge insists talks are ongoing after NASUWT members backed a walkout over pay and conditions and rejecting a two per cent payrise.

Two thirds of the union's 600 members voted - with 84 per cent backing a strike and 94 per cent in favour of action short of strike.

Ms Edge says talks are continuing:

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