Education Minister responds with disappointment over recent ballot
The Education Minister says he's disappointed with outcome of teaching union's ballot, in favour of industrial and strike action on the Isle of Man.
Fifty-seven per cent of the NASUWT's membership turned out to vote, with hundreds (85 per cent) calling to strike.
It's while an even higher number, 94 per cent, voted for industrial action short of strike.
It's after it was revealed that teachers in the Isle of Man will receive their biggest pay rise in 15 years this September.
The award is equivalent to a 5.5 per cent rise for new teachers and a 2.75 per cent increase for all other staff.
The increase is equivalent to an average of £1,250 for teachers and £1,970 for headteachers.
It's after the Department of Education, Sport and Culture announced last month it couldn't afford to give teachers the pay rise they want.
However, the ongoing negotiations with DESC also relate to 'pensions, workload and conditions of service'.
Dr Alex Allinson says he's disappointed at the outcome:
He says this vote by the NASUWT comes at a time of great uncertainty due to the global pandemic:
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