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Possibility of industrial action during exam period

Tue, 14 May 2013


Parents have been warned to be on hand over the exam period in case of a further bus strike.

It’s after drivers voted to continue with strike action following a ballot at the start of the month.

They now have 28 days in which to take industrial action although no dates have been confirmed by Unite the Union.

Nearly four per cent of the Island’s population will be sitting GCSE, AS and A Level exams over the next six to seven weeks.

Education and Children Minister Tim Crookall says contingency plans will be in place:

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