Strike Ballot Opens

Following a unanimous vote for action over pensions at the NUT conference in April, the ballot itself opens today.

Under the government's proposals, eachers will be asked to work until 68, pay up to double the current level of contributions and receive a massively reduced pension at the end of their working life.  In response, the NUT is balloting members for discontinuous action with the first day planned for 30th June.

UCU has already won a ballot over pensions, having taken action in March, and ATL and PCS are also balloting for the same date.  The NAHT and ASCL conferences have also voted to consider strike action so it looks like the beginnings of co-ordinated public sector action over pensions may well be upon us.

However, a number of major public sector unions are not yet at the stage of balloting for action so it looks like a fully united campaign may yet be some way off.

The trades council is looking to support action on June 30th through a number of initiatives.  If you might be able to give some time to help build for the day, please email June30@odtuc.org.uk to be put in touch with the unions directly.