Scottish Labour's leaders cannot keep blaming Westminster for the collapse at the ballot box, says VINCE MILLS
THE alarm rings at 6am and I’m up and out to another early morning picket at the school gates. Day 6 of the National Education Union strikes and no end in sight so far.
The good news is the rain has held off for the last two pickets and it is starting to warm up — a little at least. Towards the last round of strikes, the pickets started to dwindle as fatigue set in so it was good to see colleagues coming to the picket line as the morning went on — some for the first time.
The proximity to Year 11 exams has had an impact on striking as staff are torn between what they see as doing the best for their exam classes and supporting the strike.
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