
National Union of Teachers (NUT) members are joined by striking Birmingham City Council workers in Victoria Square, Birmingham, England, 24 April, 2008. About a third of schools in England and Wales have been disrupted by the first national teachers strike in 21 years. The walkout by thousands of teachers has closed or partially closed up to 8000 schools, forcing parents to stay at home or find childcare. The NUT is staging more than 50 rallies nationwide, as members demand a 4.1 per cent pay rise rather than the 2.45 per cent on offer. EPA/DAVE EVITTS © Newsteam International

National Union of Teachers (NUT) members are joined by striking Birmingham City Council workers in Victoria Square, Birmingham, England, 24 April, 2008. About a third of schools in England and Wales have been disrupted by the first national teachers strike in 21 years. The walkout by thousands of teachers has closed or partially closed up to 8000 schools, forcing parents to stay at home or find childcare. The NUT is staging more than 50 rallies nationwide, as members demand a 4.1 per cent pay rise rather than the 2.45 per cent on offer. EPA/DAVE EVITTS © Newsteam International

National Union of Teachers (NUT) members are joined by striking Birmingham City Council workers in Victoria Square, Birmingham, England, 24 April, 2008. About a third of schools in England and Wales have been disrupted by the first national teachers strike in 21 years. The walkout by thousands of teachers has closed or partially closed up to 8000 schools, forcing parents to stay at home or find childcare. The NUT is staging more than 50 rallies nationwide, as members demand a 4.1 per cent pay rise rather than the 2.45 per cent on offer. EPA/DAVE EVITTS © Newsteam International

National Union of Teachers (NUT) members are joined by striking Birmingham City Council workers in Victoria Square, Birmingham, England, 24 April, 2008. About a third of schools in England and Wales have been disrupted by the first national teachers strike in 21 years. The walkout by thousands of teachers has closed or partially closed up to 8000 schools, forcing parents to stay at home or find childcare. The NUT is staging more than 50 rallies nationwide, as members demand a 4.1 per cent pay rise rather than the 2.45 per cent on offer. EPA/DAVE EVITTS

A young boy holds a placade in front of Parliament that reads 'It's Time For A Better Deal' in London, Britain, 24 April 2008. About a third of schools in England and Wales have been disrupted by the first national teachers strike in 21 years. The walkout by thousands of teachers has closed or partially closed up to around 8,000 schools, and forced many parents to stay at home.The National Union of Teachers (NUT) staged more than 50 rallies across Britain as members demand a 4.1 per cent pay rise rather than the 2.45 per cent on offer. EPA/ANDY RAIN

National Union of Teachers (NUT) members are joined by striking Birmingham City Council workers in Victoria Square, Birmingham, England, 24 April, 2008. About a third of schools in England and Wales have been disrupted by the first national teachers strike in 21 years. The walkout by thousands of teachers has closed or partially closed up to 8000 schools, forcing parents to stay at home or find childcare. The NUT is staging more than 50 rallies nationwide, as members demand a 4.1 per cent pay rise rather than the 2.45 per cent on offer. EPA/DAVE EVITTS © Newsteam International
Strike for as long as you likeApr 28th, 2008 - 14:46:00
The English their stupidity always struck me.
Now I know why.
No education!
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