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The Last Word With Matt Cooper

Secondary Teachers Vote For Industrial Action On COVID-19 Safety Concerns

Secondary school teachers have voted to take industrial action unless the government immediately add...
Sarah Stacey
Sarah Stacey

5:12 PM - 28 Oct 2020



The Last Word With Matt Cooper

Secondary Teachers Vote For Industrial Action On COVID-19 Safety Concerns

Sarah Stacey
Sarah Stacey

5:12 PM - 28 Oct 2020

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Secondary school teachers have voted to take industrial action unless the government immediately addresses a number of safety concerns regarding COVID-19 in schools.

ASTI members voted in favour of action on issues such as what constitutes a close contact, test turnaround times and provisions for high-risk teachers.

ASTI president Ann Piggott joined us on The Last Word to address some of these concerns.

Secondary Teachers Vote For Industrial Action On COVID-19 Safety Concerns

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