New education union to "represent the Manx situation"

Education of Mann aims to focus on local, not UK, issues

A new education union is being launched on the Isle of Man, which aims to "represent the Manx situation and the Manx people".

Education Union of Mann has been set up by Jess Eglenick (general secretary) and Tina Gleghorn (treasurer).

Also known as 'EduMann' the new group hopes to focus more clearly on the Manx education system, rather than the UK's.

Alex Wotton spoke to them about what sparked the need for another union:

Education Minister Dr Alex Allinson gave his reaction to Rhian Evans: