VoicetheUnion: We have reached a position that is worth serious consideration by our executive national council
Tuesday, 20 December 2011
5:15 PM
On 19 December 2011, Voice: the union for education professionals signed up to the heads of agreement, which commits the union to seek members’ opinions on the latest Teachers’ Pension Scheme proposals and continuing talks in the new year.
General Secretary Philip Parkin said:
“After intensive negotiations between the government and unions, we have reached a position that is worth serious consideration by our executive national council.
“Voice's decision on whether to accept or reject the deal for teachers in England and Wales will be made by Council when the full details have been negotiated.
“Council's decision will be informed by reactions and responses received from members.”
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Contacts: Voice Press Office (pressoffice@voicetheunion.org.uk) on 01332 372337 or 0794 871 0413 or General Secretary Philip Parkin (philipparkin@voicetheunion.org.uk) on 01332 372 337 or 077 259 601 32.
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