Ms Keegan said Unite, Unison, the GMB and unions representing physiotherapists and nurses had all agreed to start intensive talks with the Government over their own pay disputes, but despite the same offer being made to teachers, the National Education Union (NEU) had not “come to the table”.
It comes after the majority of London schools were closed, or partially closed, last Thursday as teachers walked out. Parents have been warned that the worst is yet to come, with further walkouts planned for March 15 and 16.
Ms Keegan tweeted: “Unite joined Unison, CSP, GMB and the RCN in pausing strike action to start intensive talks with the Government. We’ve made the same offer to the NEU to discuss all areas of their dispute. In the interest of children and teachers I once again urge the NEU to come to the table.”
