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Merton and Greenwich Staff Strike, Demanding Higher Pay from Department for Education

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What happened

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Up to 1,000 school support staff from Merton and Greenwich rallied outside the Houses of Parliament on October 9, 2026, as part of ongoing strike action. The staff, including teaching assistants and administrative personnel, are demanding the same Inner London Weighting as teachers they work alongside, which is valued at up to £1,400 per year. Support staff in these areas have historically been paid the lower Outer London rate.

From wrp.org.uk

Why it matters

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The demands put pressure on the Department for Education regarding public sector wage structures and funding allocations. The action highlights the financial disparity between support staff and teaching staff in Inner London schools.

From wrp.org.uk

Who's involved

  • MertonStaff members are demanding higher pay from the Department for Education.
  • GreenwichStaff members participated in the joint strike action with Merton.
  • Department for EducationThe government agency is the recipient of the pay demands from the staff.

Who could feel it

Possible knock-on effects

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  • Department for EducationSpeculative

    The Department for Education might face regulatory and funding pressure due to the staff's demands for higher pay.

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Coverage

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