Parents react to teachers ballot announcement

Teachers could take strike action next year

"If that's what they feel they need to do, I know they won't do it lightly."

That's the reaction of parents following the news that teachers could take strike action next year.

Three unions announced they are serving legal notice of their intention to ballot members over a pay dispute with the Department of Education, Sport and Culture.

Manx Radio has been getting the views of parents on the pay dispute, and what it would mean for them and their children:

If members vote to strike, the action is scheduled to take place in February.