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Teachers told: Don't let bully heads intimidate you
Strikers face propaganda drive on return to work

Teachers have been advised not to be intimidated by union-busting head teachers who have made lists of striking staff and handed them to parents.

The Star reported last week that many teachers defied disciplinary threats to take part in strikes over damaging Tory changes to pay and pensions.

NASUWT deputy leader Patrick Roach praised teachers for turning out in large numbers despite being "leaned on" by bosses, who could soon have power to set pay.

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