Debate contribution: Teaching Unions: Ministerial Engagement

Debate contribution by Mr Paul Givan on 14 September 2026.

MLA: Mr Paul Givan
Party at the time: Democratic Unionist Party
Date: 14 September 2026
Type: Debate contribution (made as a minister)
Business: Oral Answers to Questions
Heading: Teaching Unions: Ministerial Engagement
Assembly identifier: Official Report component 5685655

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Four of the five union bodies provided the figures. There was a wide range. The Irish National Teachers' Organisation had a turnout of fewer than half its members, at 46%; the National Association of Head Teachers (NAHT) had a turnout of 64%; the Ulster Teachers' Union had a turnout of 37%; and NASUWT had a turnout of 55%. Those were the turnout figures. People obviously voted in different ways. The ballot took place during the summer in order to encourage teachers to participate. Let us hope that, as the unions reflect on their members' concerns and we engage with management side, as we are doing, we will reach a positive outcome at the end of the process. That is what we all want.

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