"This dispute has escalated because of the hard work of reps and the inspirational organising & campaign work of Ian."

"I’m backing Ian Watkinson for election to the executive. Ian’s contribution to the challenges of COVID was awesome and he will be a huge part of helping us win on pay. Vote for Ian, every vote counts."

I am supporting Ian Watkinson for the NEU EXECUTIVE because:

• Ian is a long-time and tireless campaigner on matters which put members’ lives at risk, such as asbestos, poor mental health, work related injury, covid, long covid and unsafe air

• Ian is a long time anti-privatisation campaigner, leading collective action against the academisation of his local schools

• As chair of the NEU Health and Safety Organising Forum, Ian steered the policy of the NEU to protect its members throughout the pandemic by enacting Section 44 action so members would not enter unsafe schools. He went on to lead the work around the joint union covid checklists which were used across all our schools

• Ian has supported NEU campaigning around climate change, to protect members from unsafe working temperatures, fire and flood

• Ian has always worked collaboratively with members and reps across the political spectrum to achieve change and protection for members

• Ian is a serving primary classroom teacher and is above all someone who believes in the power of collective action to protect the pay and conditions of our members."

"If I lived in his district I would vote for Ian Watkinson. He is a fantastic organiser around Health & Safety, including leading on the union's work during the Covid pandemic. He led on the Section 44 initiative that saved thousands of lives. Vote for Ian."