However, there is evidence to suggest a growing number of parents are prepared to support their children's teacher taking strike action. (schoolsweek.co.uk)
In a radio interview in March Vince Cable also stated that he supported legislation to curb the right to take strike action in public services. (socialistaction.net)
This week around half a million members of GMB, Unite, Unison and the Royal College of Midwives took strike action over an Osborne - imposed virtual pay freeze that has seen their purchasing power decline 12 % since the election. (opendemocracy.net)