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Novus strike ballot opens

19 March 2021

A ballot for industrial action has opened at Novus over Covid-19 health and safety concerns.

The row centres on Novus's failure to meaningfully engage with Âé¶¹¹ÙÍø over Covid health and safety concerns and on-site provision. Novus has refused to drop complaints and investigations against staff who have raised safety concerns. As these staff are Âé¶¹¹ÙÍø's health and safety representatives, Âé¶¹¹ÙÍø believes it is impossible for the employer to meaningfully engage in health and safety discussions until this intimidation stops.

If Âé¶¹¹ÙÍø members back strike action, educators at 49 prisons and young offender institutions in England and Wales will walk out.

Tha ballot will close on Friday 9 April.

Find further information, including words of support from the Âé¶¹¹ÙÍø general secretary, here.

Last updated: 26 July 2021