Members of the National Education Union (NEU) will strike at Farrington's School due to disputes over pension changes and salary cuts. This decision follows the school's inability to negotiate, as union representatives claim the management has ignored requests for talks via ACAS. The school cites unsustainable employer contributions to the Teachers' Pension Scheme, which have drastically risen since 2015, prompting the need for a cost cap. Unions warn that further strikes could occur in the summer if the issues persist, reflecting broader struggles in the education sector regarding compensation and benefits.
"Since 2015, employer pension contribution rates to the Teachers' Pension Scheme (TPS) have more than doubled, reaching 28.68% by April 2024. We cannot sustain these escalating costs."
"To ensure the school remains sustainable, the Governors agreed the need to cap the cost of pension provision to 23.68%. Teachers were offered a choice: to move to a Defined Contribution scheme or remain in the TPS with a salary adjustment."
"Farringtons has ignored requests for talks through ACAS, an independent conciliation service, leading to the decision for continued industrial action by union members."
"The staff have been left with no option but to strike, feeling forced into accepting cuts to their salaries or moving to a less secure pension scheme."
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