Stand up to Homophobia – solidarity with John Fisher school strike
NEU members at John Fisher school in Southwark, London are striking from this Thursday 28th April in what is a crucial battle for all NEU members. It is also a vital fight in the fight across society to stand up against homophobia and defend LGBT+ rights.
The Catholic Archdiocese of Southwark prohibited a well known LGBT+ author from speaking in the school- explicitly on grounds of his sexuality- also also removed the school’s governors.
This action is something that really belongs in the era of Section 28- the infamous anti-LGBT+ law pushed through by Thatcher’s government in 1988- and which was in force until its eventual defeat and repeal in 2003
It is inspirational that NEU members are prepared to strike over the actions by the Archdiocese and it shows that Catholic schools can be places where an inclusive curriculum can develop and thrive.
It also shows that non-LGBT+ people can lead on taking on homophobia/biphobia/transphobia.
It is vital to send messages of support/solidarity either personally, or better even,from your own school NEU group or, even better urgently, so they get there before Thursday’s strike, to the rep
It really matters.
Waltham Forest strike wave continues
The mini strike wave in the east London borough of Waltham Forest continues this week with NEU members at two schools our on strike again this Tuesday 26th, Wednesday 27th and Thursday 28th April
Members at Walthamstow Primary Academy continue their dispute over Pay and workload.
And cleaners at Connaught school for girls on strike over TUPE transfer
Send messages of support to Waltham Forest NEU district secretarries
