Welsh Government Confirms Pay Offer as Unions Ballot for Strike Action

Unions accuse Welsh Government of ignoring pay recommendations

Education workers in Wrexham and Flintshire are already balloting for possible strike action over the decision. v.1

Welsh Government confirms pay offer as unions ballot for strike action

Flintshire and Wrexham strike ballots continue as teaching unions accuse Welsh Government of disregarding independent pay recommendations.

Teacher pay increase deemed 'unaffordable' as unions round on Welsh Government

School teachers and leaders' unions responded furiously to the Welsh Government announcement that it won't consult on the Independent Welsh Pay Review Body's pay award recommendation

Welsh council chiefs welcome teacher pay consultation plan

Local authority chiefs have welcomed an announcement that the Welsh Government intends to consult on a 3.5% pay award for teachers and school leaders.

Written Statement: Teachers' Pay Award 2026/27

Anna Brychan MS, Cabinet Minister for Education and the Welsh Language Before the end of term, I would like to update members and our education workforce on th

Welsh Government offers teachers 3.5% pay increase

The Welsh Government has rejected independent recommendations to give teachers a 4.25% pay rise, proposing a lower 3.5% increase instead.