A few teachers from Guernsey have turned down a 5 percent pay raise offered by the States.
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The union representing teachers, the NASUWT claims that the proposal isn't "fair and reasonable" and hasn't ruled out striking actions.
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This follows the denial of the pay offer made by nursing staff on the island.
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Dave Mahoney, who is managing talks for States of Guernsey He said he was unhappy with the results of the teacher's ballot.
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Wayne Bates said to the media that we aren't in this situation in a flash, but it has been developing over the past 15 years.
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Teachers have had to endure real salary cuts following pay cuts and pay is currently 10% below inflation.
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We don't believe that is fair or reasonable.
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If asked about strike action, would the strike be possible, he replied: "Nothing has been ruled out.
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Mr. Mahoney stated: We believe that the offer of pay is competitive and fair in comparison to England for instance. Moreover, we have stated that this is our most competitive offer.