The government is facing very strong resistance from teacher and support staff unions adamant that its June 1 timetable for re-opening schools is dangerous.
A joint statement from the Trades Union Congress (TUC) on behalf of trade unions representing staff working in schools claims that the government is “showing a lack of understanding about the dangers of the spread of coronavirus within schools, and outwards from schools to parents, siblings and relatives, and to the wider community”.
Released on Wednesday (May 13), the TUC statement came as teaching unions underlined their view that members should not be working in unsafe conditions and that there is “no obligation” for schools to extend their opening arrangements after June 1 if they think it is not safe to do so.
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