Teachers have been advised not to be intimidated by union-busting head teachers who have made lists of striking staff and handed them to parents.
The Star reported last week that many teachers defied disciplinary threats to take part in strikes over damaging Tory changes to pay and pensions.
NASUWT deputy leader Patrick Roach praised teachers for turning out in large numbers despite being "leaned on" by bosses, who could soon have power to set pay.
MATT WRACK issues a clarion call for a rejuvenation of public services for the sake of our communities and our young people
With 170,000 children living in poverty in north-east England and teachers leaving in droves over 20 per cent real-terms pay cuts since 2010, all while private companies siphon off billions, it is time to unite and fight for education, writes MATT WRACK


