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Talks held in teacher strike row | Talks held in teacher strike row |
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The two sides at the centre of a strike at Movilla High School in Newtownards have begun talks at the Labour Relations Agency later. | |
It is understood the South Eastern Education Library Board and the NAS/UWT union agreed a form of words prior to the meeting. | |
Some staff are striking over having pay docked because they refused to teach a pupil who they say assaulted a teacher. | Some staff are striking over having pay docked because they refused to teach a pupil who they say assaulted a teacher. |
It is hoped pupils will be able to return to classes on Friday. | It is hoped pupils will be able to return to classes on Friday. |
The SEELB supported the school's governors decision not to expel the child, which consequently led to the strike action, which began on Monday. | The SEELB supported the school's governors decision not to expel the child, which consequently led to the strike action, which began on Monday. |
In a statement, the SEELB described the incident as having been "appropriately and proportionately dealt with" by the board of governors. | In a statement, the SEELB described the incident as having been "appropriately and proportionately dealt with" by the board of governors. |
The board had told the protesting teachers they would not be paid, even if they were teaching other classes normally. | The board had told the protesting teachers they would not be paid, even if they were teaching other classes normally. |