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Vote Scott Crass for continued leadership that counts
I first met Fairbanks North Star Borough Assembly Presiding Officer Scott Crass thirty years ago, when we were both attending the University of Alaska Fairbanks. I remember him as a good listener with great ideas who got along with everyone, regardless of their beliefs or backgrounds. A lot of candidates tout those qualities when they’re on the campaign trail, but Scott has been living them for thirty years.
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Patrick Roach - A new direction
On October 7, Borough residents get to decide what their community will look like in ten years. That’s not the case in most elections. Usually, an incumbent or a new candidate will talk about slight changes or staying the course. That’s different when there’s a budget crisis. State and federal funding is shrinking. We spent millions from savings last year. Schools were closed. Some of our most important services and facilities are on the chopping block, like the Carlson Center and Mary Siah pool.
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Review: Migration and work in post-Brexit UK
Manoj Dias-Abey and Katie Bales, Migration and work in post-Brexit UK, [Institute of Employment Rights, 2023, 52pp] Brexit led to major changes in UK immigration law. In the run up to the referendum in 2016 and during the subsequent negotiations over a withdrawal agreement, migration from low-wage labour from EU member states and its perceived negative effects on the wages of British workers took centre-stage.
Battered and bruised after 14 years of Tory rule - SecEd
With the general election looming and the predictions that the Conservatives could suffer its worst performance in history, you might expect the party to be doing everything it can to extend an olive branch to a teaching profession battered and bruised from 14 years of Tory rule. Not a bit of it.
The end of the road for Ofsted?
No more tinkering. It is way beyond time for a systemic change to school inspection in England. Dr Patrick Roach asks if the new Ofsted chief inspector has the will… The tragic death of headteacher Ruth Perry rightly prompted an outpouring of anger from the profession and released a pent up surge of demand for fundamental reform to the inspection system. The mark of a decent society can be seen in how it treats its dedicated public service professionals – headteachers and teachers.
Behaviour: No teacher should have to face abuse from pupils
With 90% of teachers reporting verbal abuse or violence from pupils, Dr Patrick Roach calls on ministers to act to address the real issues affecting children's health and wellbeing If it is said that the wheels are coming off in government, it must also be said that it is teachers who are bearing the brunt of 13 years of government neglect as a result of a careening behaviour crisis threatening to engulf our schools.
Unions slam Government plans for minimum service levels during teachers’ strikes
Teachers and school leaders have reacted angrily to a Government announcement that minimum levels of service are to be introduced during education strikes. Education Secretary Gillian Keegan has written to union leaders inviting them to discuss proposals on a voluntary basis, but added that the Government was committed to use powers granted through recent legislation aimed at providing minimum levels of service (MSLs) in a range of sectors including the railways and fire service.
Blanket ban of mobile phones in schools across England ‘unenforceable’
Plans to introduce a blanket ban on pupils using mobile phones in schools across England are “unenforceable”, a teaching union leader has warned. Headteachers will be told to ban students from using devices during the school day under Government guidance, according to reports. Education Secretary Gillian Keegan is expected to set out the plans at the Conservative Party conference in Manchester on Monday afternoon.
Time to say no: Why we are working to rule
From September 18, NASUWT members will be fighting back against high workloads by working to rule and refusing inappropriately directed duties, including mock inspections. General secretary Dr Patrick Roach explains why The clock has stopped ticking on the timebomb of excessive teacher working time. More than two-thirds of teachers have seriously considered leaving the profession in the last year (NASUWT, 2022).
Time to say no: Why we are working to rule
From September 18, NASUWT members will be fighting back against high workloads by working to rule and refusing inappropriately directed duties, including mock inspections. General secretary Dr Patrick Roach explains why The clock has stopped ticking on the timebomb of excessive teacher working time. More than two-thirds of teachers have seriously considered leaving the profession in the last year (NASUWT, 2022).
Repeal of the Anti-Strikes Act must be an early priority of a Labour government
‘Neither Wanted Nor Helpful’ The Strikes (Minimum Service Levels) Act 2023 became law in July, following a lengthy fight in the House of Lords. Imposing yet further restrictions on the right to strike, the legislation is appalling both in form and content. As to form, it defies every legislative principle laid down by the relevant Parliamentary Committees which examined what was then the Strikes (Minimum Service Levels) Bill before it finally received the Royal Assent.
Education minister says no cuts to key services despite teacher pay increase
The new deal, approved by the Government after a recommendation from the School Teachers’ Review Body, is supported by the four teacher unions, the ASCL, NAHT, NASUWT and NEU. It is hoped that it will be enough to end the dispute over pay, with the unions balloting members with a recommendation to accept the pay offer. Speaking on Thursday afternoon, Mrs Keegan said: “My words to teachers is thank you for everything you do.
Strikes & the Law
At a very well attended fringe meeting called by the Campaign for Trade Union Freedom with the Institute of Employment Rights in Durham on Friday evening two central themes emerged from speakers’ contributions. Firstly, the importance of the current strike wave now entering its second year, and secondly, the need for resolute action in the face of the latest round of anti-union laws, the Strikes (Minimum Service Levels) Bill.
Is Labour Backsliding on Workers’ Rights?
In his important speech at the GMB Congress in June, Keir Starmer addressed the Labour Party’s flagship A New Deal for Working People. Launched at the Labour Party Conference in 2021, A New Deal sets out a progressive programme of workers’ rights to reset the balance of power in the workplace.
Hostile environment continues to affect the Windrush generation and its descendants
NASUWT General Secretary Dr Patrick Roach reflects on the legacy and continuing impact of the Windrush generation as the country marks Windrush Day. The arrival of the ship HMT Empire Windrush at Tilbury Docks in 1948, bringing more than 800 passengers from the Caribbean is a moment that defined modern Britain. So many who made huge sacrifices to bring their skills, talents, creativity, artisanship, dedication and passion to the UK and who helped redefine what it means to be British.
Teacher shortages risk ‘decline in standards’ for school pupils, MPs warned
Union bosses told the Commons Education Select Committee that there is a “crisis” in teacher supply, with one leader warning there is not a school in the country which is not being affected by shortages. Dame Alison Peacock, chief executive of the Chartered College of Teaching, told MPs on Tuesday: “We’re getting to the point where if you can’t even find a supply teacher, if there isn’t even someone that you can phone up that can come in, it gets to desperate stakes.
How we will refresh, renew and reboot the movement against racism
In the last two years, our trade unions have put anti-racism at the centre of our work, and with good reason, as the Conservative government is now returning to its business as usual agenda — scapegoating and attacking refugees and unions and blaming our communities for their disastrous management of the economy, our public services and for the ongoing cost of living crisis.
Teacher strikes: The DfE is running out of time
An historic agreement between four unions to coordinate autumn strike action is a direct result of the government’s refusal to repair the damage caused by 13 years of underfunding education, says Dr Patrick Roach – but a 'window of opportunity' remains for the DfE to act... Last week, the NASUWT and other education unions came together in an unprecedented show of unity to announce plans to continue our respective disputes with the government over teachers’ pay, workload and working conditions.
13% of teachers physically assaulted by pupils in last year, poll suggests
The survey, of 8,466 NASUWT members in the UK in March, suggests that 13% of teachers have been physical assaulted by a pupil in the last year. More than one in four (28%) teachers said they have been subjected to verbal abuse by a parent or carer during the last year, the poll found. Teachers reported to the union that they had been kicked at, bitten, punched and slapped by pupils, while NASUWT members also said parents had screamed and shouted at them.
Teachers work 54 hours a week on average and most say workload has risen – poll
The survey, of 8,464 NASUWT members across the UK in March, suggests that 83% of teachers believe their job has adversely affected their mental health over the last 12 months The findings have been released during the union’s annual conference in Glasgow over the Easter weekend. They suggest that teachers work 54 hours a week on average in a mid-term week – including time spent on lesson preparation and pastoral care – and around 13 of these hours were outside the normal school day.
One in three young teachers says housing situation ‘affects ability to do job’
The poll, of nearly 1,100 NASUWT members aged 30 and under across the UK, suggests 29% have left a previous teaching job or considered leaving their current post due to housing costs. The findings have been released ahead of the union’s annual conference in Glasgow over the Easter weekend. About 32% said their housing situation has affected their ability to do their job as a teacher.
Teacher awarded £350,000 after pupil assault caused life-changing injuries
The six-figure payout was among cases in which education staff were awarded settlements over issues such injuries, discrimination and bullying in the workplace, as well as contractual disputes. The NASUWT teaching union secured more than £15.1 million in compensation for its members during 2022, according to figures released ahead of the union’s annual conference in Glasgow over Easter.
Time for a contractual limit on teachers' working hours
With each report of falling ITT recruitment and plummeting levels of wellbeing, the argument for a contractual limit on teachers’ working hours becomes ever stronger. With each report of falling ITT recruitment and plummeting levels of wellbeing, the argument for a contractual limit on teachers’ working hours becomes ever stronger.
Time for a limit on teachers’ working hours
With each report of falling teacher training recruitment (DfE, 2022) and plummeting levels of wellbeing (Education Support, 2022), the argument for a contractual limit on teachers’ working hours becomes ever stronger.
School buildings at risk of collapse must be made safe for pupils, unions say
Deteriorating school buildings could end up “costing lives” if the Government does not take action to carry out repairs, a school leaders’ union has warned. The letter – from the National Education Union (NEU), school leaders’ union NAHT, the NASUWT teaching union, Unison, Unite, GMB and Community – says it is “shocking” that a Department for Education (DfE) report acknowledged that some school buildings are at risk of collapse.
Gillian Keegan must make ‘concrete’ pay offer for teachers to avert more strikes
It comes after the National Education Union (NEU) suspended a planned strike in Wales this week after receiving a pay offer from the Welsh government. Kevin Courtney, joint general secretary of the NEU, said the move in Wales should pile more pressure on the Education Secretary to bring forward proposals on teachers’ pay to avoid further strike action.
Ministers warned after pay talks to act ‘now or never’ to avoid teacher strikes
Mary Bousted, joint general secretary of the National Education Union (NEU), urged ministers to come forward with “real and concrete proposals very quickly” to avoid possible strike action this year. She told the PA news agency: “We’ve made it very clear to the Government that the time for intensive negotiations around a better pay offer for this year is now.
Teachers' pay: Time is up, time for action
Members of the NASUWT will be aware by now that we have announced we will be balloting in England, Scotland and Wales later this month for industrial action over pay. This is the first time since 2011 that we have moved towards national industrial action, In the midst of the worst cost of living crisis for almost 50 years we cannot accept what amounts to the biggest real-terms pay cut for teachers in a generation. Our members are facing unprecedented financial strain.
A dark winter ahead as cost of living crisis bites
For many families there is simply nothing left for them to cut back on, no savings they can make. Teachers are deeply worried for many of the pupils they teach, says Dr Patrick Roach A new school year should bring hope and excitement for pupils, their families and teachers. The opportunity for pupils to expand their learning, make new friends, take part in trips, groups and clubs and for parents and teachers to see their children grow and develop academically and socially.
A national demonstration: Will you be there?
Serious recruitment and retention issues and the cost-of-living crisis is compounding workload and wellbeing issues at the chalkface. Dr Patrick Roach calls on teachers to join a national demonstration on June 18 calling for change There can be no doubt that families the length and breadth of the country are facing a profound cost of living crisis. Rocketing fuel and energy bills, forecasts of double-digit inflation, and rising interest rates mean misery for many families.
A 12% pay increase from September
Investing in teachers is investing in pupils’ education, but the proposals over teachers’ pay risk driving more experienced teachers from the chalkface, says Dr Patrick Roach For years, even during periods of pay restraint, workload has perennially been cited by teachers as their top issue of concern.
More than words: Please act now on teacher wellbeing
The workload and wellbeing crisis in schools is not down to a lack of resilience or competence on the part of teachers and the government’s response must reflect this. Dr Patrick Roach pleads with ministers to act now Excessive workload has a major impact on teachers’ health, safety and wellbeing and undermines teachers’ ability to teach effectively. Long working hours and the onerous and impossible demands being placed on teachers have left many feeling highly disillusioned in a job they love.
Teachers have stepped up, the government must follow
Describing 2021 as turbulent would probably be an understatement for those working in our schools and colleges. We began the year in a state of chaos with some schools opening for just one day before the third national lockdown was announced by the prime minister and we end it repeating the uncertainty witnessed 12 months ago in the midst of a monumental surge of Covid-19 cases. Teachers and headteachers are overwhelmed and exhausted.
Forgotten & invisible: Time to end the daily exploitation of supply teachers
Supply agencies and umbrella companies are making millions at the expense of teachers. Dr Patrick Roach is spear-heading a campaign to end what he says is the exploitation of supply teachers “Forgotten”, “invisible”, “second-class citizens, “treated like extras in a film”. These are just some of the comments from NASUWT supply teacher members when we asked them to describe their experiences over the last year.
Comprehensive Spending Review: A moment of truth
A pay-freeze, a 3.2 per cent rise in the cost of living, real-terms cuts to school funding – the government needs to change tack quickly if we are to prevent teachers from quitting the chalkface post-pandemic says Dr Patrick Roach The Comprehensive Spending Review at the end of this month will be a moment of truth as we look to the government to deliver on their claims to be levelling up the nation and building back better. However, for education, the omens are worrying.
Disastrous consequences: Teacher training proposals are flawed
The DfE’s proposed overhaul of initial teacher education could have been an opportunity to grow the profession – but instead it could have disastrous consequences as teacher training providers threaten to walk away. Dr Patrick Roach explains Tens of thousands of hopeful, optimistic, and ambitious individuals are embarking on their entry to one of the most important and rewarding careers as they start the process of becoming a member of the teaching profession.
Biden’s Plan Relies on a Higher Corporate Tax Rate and Stronger Enforcement
After much speculation about how the new administration would prioritize tax code changes, President Joe Biden laid out an agenda in late April. By increasing taxes on the wealthiest earners, Biden proposes to expand family leave, childcare, health care, and preschool and college education for millions of people. The $1.8 trillion social spending plan is intended to build roads and bridges, expand social programs, and combat climate change. Biden’s vision depends heavily on increased tax revenue.
Biden’s Plan Relies on a Higher Corporate Tax Rate and Stronger Enforcement
After much speculation about how the new administration would prioritize tax code changes, President Joe Biden laid out an agenda in late April. By increasing taxes on the wealthiest earners, Biden proposes to expand family leave, childcare, health care, and preschool and college education for millions of people. The $1.8 trillion social spending plan is intended to build roads and bridges, expand social programs, and combat climate change. Biden’s vision depends heavily on increased tax revenue.
Long Covid: We demand protection in law
Teachers dealing with the often-devastating impact of long Covid are not protected by legislation. Dr Patrick Roach urges everyone to get behind a new campaign to change this... More than one million people in the UK are now living with long Covid, but the existing legislation to protect workers fails to recognise the condition as a disability. Given the scale of the condition and its devastating and enduring consequences, it is clear that this must change.
Long Covid: We demand protection in law
Teachers dealing with the often-devastating impact of long Covid are not protected by legislation. Dr Patrick Roach urges everyone to get behind a new campaign to change this... More than one million people in the UK are now living with long Covid, but the existing legislation to protect workers fails to recognise the condition as a disability. Given the scale of the condition and its devastating and enduring consequences, it is clear that this must change.
The arts must be at the heart of Covid recovery
As ministers think about what the framework of the education recovery will look like, it is vital that pupils are able to access a broad, balanced and rich curriculum, says Dr Patrick Roach As we think about how to recover the “lost learning” of children who have spent a substantial period of their lives out of school, creativity and the arts must be at the core.
Unions have asked the PM to reject the race commission’s report. Here’s why – LabourList
No matter your race, ethnicity or background, we all deserve fair treatment for the effort we put in. And we all deserve fair pay, a chance to progress, and dignity at work. Last year, in the wake of the Black Lives Matter protests, the Prime Minister made a commitment “to tackle the substance of the problems” and set up the commission on racial and ethnic disparities. We hoped the commission would recommend action to achieve equality in UK workplaces and wider society.
From funding to staff wellbeing: A sustained approach to recovery
From funding to staff wellbeing, education recovery needs a sustained approach if it is to succeed in the long-term, explains Dr Patrick Roach With the prime minister’s “roadmap” commencing with the full opening of schools and colleges from March 8, attention has rightly turned to the question of how to recover the “lost learning” of children who have spent a substantial period of their lives out of school.
'There is a hostile environment for Black workers today" says Black union boss Dr Patrick Roach
RACISM IS at work and it exists. But, as trade unions, we are committed to eradicating the prejudice and discrimination and disadvantage that continue to deny many black workers the opportunity to secure decent jobs and careers regardless of educational outcomes. The trade union movement has been a leading voice on the need to tackle institutional racism over the years. However, a new generation of activists has re-energised and heightened the profile of anti-racist campaigning.
From vaccines to laptops: The pandemic to-do list for education grows...
Written by: Dr Patrick Roach | Published: 11 January 2021 From the digital divide to teacher vaccination, the government’s pandemic to-do list for education is growing longer by the day.
Change is coming. Why I’m chairing the TUC’s new anti-racism task force – LabourList
Racism is at work and it exists. But, as trade unions, we are committed to eradicating the prejudice and discrimination and disadvantage that continue to deny many Black workers the opportunity to secure decent jobs and careers regardless of educational outcomes. The trade union movement has been a leading voice on the need to tackle institutional racism over the years. However, a new generation of activists has re-energised and heightened the profile of anti-racist campaigning.
Covid-19: Increasing problems of poor pupil behaviour
The NASUWT is receiving increasing reports of pupils using Covid-19 as part of poor behaviour, including coughing at school staff and deliberately flouting safety rules.
Government must act to support and protect supply teachers
Supply teaching is precarious – and costly – at the best of times. These teachers need solutions to see them through Covid and beyond, writes Patrick Roach The NASUWT recognises the vital work carried out by our committed and dedicated supply teachers during the Coronavirus pandemic.
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