Hundreds of Croydon pupils face school closure tomorrow
St Joseph’s Federation schools to close tomorrow due to industrial action over 'toxic' bullying culture
St Joseph’s Federation schools to close tomorrow due to industrial action over 'toxic' bullying culture
GMB members working at St Josephs Federation in LB Croydon will take industrial action on Wednesday 15 July as part of a dispute centred around management bullying.
The Federation sites include a nursery, plus infants and junior schools.
Dozens of GMB members, who make up the support staff along with NEU members who make up the teaching staff will take action, which will close the schools for the day.
An investigation was begun, to which a number of union members contributed, but some weeks later, no report has been published.
Ashley Roach-McFarlane, GMB Regional Organiser said:
“Our members have actually been on the verge of strike action twice already during this dispute, only to suspend it as it appears there was movement towards a resolution.
“This time they are adamant that they need to take action to prove their resolve and strength of feeling.
“Our members are confident of what will be in the report, as they have told the truth in their contributions, so are rightfully asking where it is.
“Publication of an honest report that properly reflects the situation at St Joseph’s would be a start, but this dispute will remain live until concrete changes are made to put a stop to this toxic, bullying culture.”
