Tories' controversial English tests for 14-year olds. ready to take action short of strikes against the tests. to support them in this stand. the NAS-UWT seems likely to call for such a vote. has recorded near-unanimous opposition to the tests. A CLASH seems possible as the overwhelming majority of teachers from all sides declare their opposition to the The biggest union, the NUT, has seen a massive 75 percent ballot relum showing 91 percent of English specialist teachers A smaller poll showed 86 percent of their colleagues ready Though the NUT would require another ballot to give a mandate for a boycott of the tests, the second largest union, Even the right wing Association of Teachers and Lecturers No. 37. February 13, 1993 Page
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