The National Association of Schoolmasters and Union of Women Teachers (NASUWT) has issued announced it will be taking Action Short of Strike Action (ASOSA) from 18 September 2023.
NASUWT has issued instructions to members to begin action short of strike action (ASOSA) from 18 September in schools where they secured a mandate in their July ballot. This will affect some schools in England.
School leaders should consider taking reasonable steps to mitigate the disruption, this could include reviewing timetabling or moving meetings. Leaders can ask their staff if they are taking part in ASOSA, to support contingency planning, although staff do not have to confirm this.
Whether ASOSA amounts to a breach of contract will depend on exactly what the action is and the terms of the employee’s contract. If there is any doubt about whether an employee is in breach, the employer should seek legal advice on the individual case.