There was a strong and supportive response to UCAC education union’s one-day strike yesterday.
Hundreds of schools across Wales were wholly or partially closed as members of the Wales-based union showed their anger at the Westminster Government’s proposed pension cuts.
Elaine Edwards, UCAC’s General Secretary said: “We’re grateful to parents, other members of the public and to UCAC members for their strong show of support today. This is the first time in more than quarter of a century that UCAC has called a national strike which just goes to show the strength of feelings on the pensions issue.”
“We sincerely hope that it’ll be possible to avoid further strike action – but that’s in the Government’s hands now. They must take note of the message that’s being delivered loud and clear by the profession; and they must come to the negotiating table with a willingness to negotiate.”
