Gov't tries to keep negotiations with unions at 'arms length'

Chief minister asked if he would support education minister going to the table with NASUWT

The government has continued to insist it tries to keep negotiations with unions at 'arms length' to avoid conflicts in the future.

Members of the NASUWT are due to continue walkouts in January and February.

The local negotiating secretary for the union had previously called for the Education Minister Julie Edge to come to the table for talks.

However, Ms Edge believes it wouldn't be appropriate for a minister to do.

Chief Minister Alfred Cannan was asked if he would support that:

Mr Cannan continued to reiterate government acknowledges issues within education and says strike action is 'unjustified'.

You can listen to the full discussion with the chief minister HERE.