Voice: Strike action by teachers and other unions in education

The Cardinal Rule of Voice: the union for education professionals is "Members shall not go on strike in any circumstances". Strike action includes any kind of industrial action.

The union’s policy is to look after its members’ interests – locally, regionally and nationally – by negotiation, rather than by going on strike or taking other forms of industrial action.

General Secretary Philip Parkin said: "We chose the name Voice because dialogue is a core value for our union – it’s how we resolve issues, rather than by taking industrial action."

Voice's policy on strikes and other industrial action, plus further information, posters and advice for members, can be found on the Voice Website at: http://www.voicetheunion.org.uk/action.

Notes

Previously know as the Professional Association of Teachers (PAT), Voice is an independent trade union representing education and childcare professionals in the public and private sectors, including: teachers, head teachers, lecturers in further and higher education; teaching assistants, technicians, administrators and support staff, nursery nurses, nannies and other childcarers and early years specialists.

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Contact: Voice Press Office (pressoffice@voicetheunion.org.uk) or General Secretary Philip Parkin (philipparkin@voicetheunion.org.uk) on 01332 372 337.

http://www.voicetheunion.org.uk