Strike action set to impact Acton Park Primary School
Acton Park Primary School could be affected by six days of strike action, starting tomorrow.
Mr. A. Perrin, Chair of Governors, has said in a letter circulated to parents today: “It is with regret that the Governing Body of Acton Park Primary School have to inform you about proposed strike action by members of staff from the NASUWT Union. Should the industrial action go ahead, certain classes will be closed to our children tomorrow (Tuesday 28th June) and on Wednesday 6th July, Thursday 7th July, Tuesday 12th July, Wednesday 13th July and Thursday 14th July.”
“At the present time it is thought Dosbarth Porffor, Dosbarth Menai, Dosbarth Cadair Idris, and Dosbarth Yr Wyddfa will remain open on the strike days. Dosbarth Glas will remain open until 12pm.
“The decision to close classes is never taken lightly, but in this instance, where members of staff have elected to take lawful industrial action, we will have no choice but to take appropriate steps to ensure the health, safety and well-being of all pupils.
“We are very much aware of the fact that class closures will disrupt the learning of our children, especially after the impact that Covid has already had and that the closures will also cause huge inconvenience to you as a parent/carer.
“We are extremely sorry for the extremely short notice. We have responded to the concerns that the NASUWT have raised in a positive way and had hoped that this would negate the need for industrial action.”
A Wrexham Council spokesperson has told us, “We have tried unsuccessfully to resolve the situation with the union who have now called strike action.
“We nevertheless stay open to negotiation with all sides and hope for a speedy resolution to ensure minimum disruption to our young people’s education.”
We have approached the NASUWT for comment.
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