"Support staff are paid Outer London Weighting, while teachers in the same schools receive the Inner London rate. The union said the difference could be more than 1,000 for some staff."
"Hannah Doody, CEO of Merton Council, said they recognised staff members' legitimate concerns about pay and mentioned a national Schools Staff Negotiating Body being set up to address the issue."
"Greenwich Council said it respects the right of unions to take industrial action, emphasizing that the best place for children is in the classroom and hoping for constructive discussions."
Support staff in more than 30 London schools are set to strike due to pay disputes, with about 1,000 GMB union members involved. The union claims a historic underpayment of London weighting, as support staff receive Outer London Weighting while teachers receive Inner London rates, leading to a pay gap exceeding £1,000 for some. Merton Council acknowledges the concerns and is working to minimize disruption, while Greenwich Council is in discussions with the union. The pay disparity stems from agreements dating back to 1990, affecting several London boroughs.
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