Deborah Lawson (pictured), general secretary of the 30,000-strong Voice, said it was difficult for the union to negotiate over important decisions when the government was reluctant to do so. But she maintained that her organisation was correct in sticking to its no-strike policy.
Ms Lawson, who took over her role in October, said consultations over major issues and policy changes were too short to allow the profession to respond or consult its members.
She pointed particularly to the recent consultation after the School Teachers’ Review Body’s report, which lasted over Christmas (from mid-December to January 4) when it was impossible for the union to canvass its members.
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