The union for secondary school teachers ASTI has agreed to ballot members on possible strike action. ASTI says the move followed concerns from its members over a number of key issues which have emerged since schools reopened. The union’s Central Executive Committee met to discuss the health and safety issues of its members. Some of the issues raised related to physical distancing in schools, the provision of PPE, the definition of close contacts, testing, and test turnaround times.
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