The GDST pensions strike – a balance sheet
Earlier this year there was a big strike at the Girl’s Day School Trust (GDST) chain of independent schools over attacks on teachers’ pension rights. rs21 and NEU member Luigi Brindisi, one of the strikers, looks at the outcome of the dispute and draws some lessons.
Historic independent schools pension strike at the crossroads
Striking NEU members at 23 schools in the Girls’ Day School Trust will decide this week whether to accept a deal or return to the pickets, Luigi Brindisi reports.
Huge vote to strike for teachers’ pensions in the private sector
Teachers at 23 private schools in the Girls Day School Trust have voted massively in favour of strike action. NEU and rs21 member Luigi Brindisi reports.
Private sector teachers fight back against fire & rehire
Over a thousand NEU members have voted to strike in an indicative ballot over an attack on pensions in 23 private schools.