School strike Wales: When and why are teachers striking

The first of four days of planned strike action in Welsh schools takes place on Wednesday. Discussions between unions and the education minister have so far failed to resolve the dispute over staff pay. Some schools will have to close completely on strike days, while others will see cancelled classes. Members of the National Education Union (NEU) will strike, while the National Association of Headteachers (NAHT) will begin action short of a strike.
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