A formal ballot that took place between 07 July and 11 August 2025 resulted in a decisive vote to take industrial action after months of negotiation with the Isle of Man Government failed to resolve serious issues affecting the island’s school leaders, including the victimisation of NAHT members.
Of those eligible for the ballot. 61.9% turned out to vote and 69.23% of these voted in support of taking industrial action at the start of the new school term.
Further information regarding the action will be emailed to affected members in due course.
What is this action about?
This is a collective dispute. It affects every school leader on the island. School leaders must be able to carry out their vast responsibilities without fear or favour.
At its heart are deeply concerning and repeated breaches of trust, policy and standards:
- Victimisation of NAHT elected officials and members for carrying out legitimate trade union activity.
- Breach of the Fairness at Work Policy, which promises “fairness, tolerance, understanding and respect for all staff” – a promise not being kept.
- Misuse of the Disciplinary Procedure for Teachers, which clearly states it should not be used primarily to impose sanctions – yet that’s exactly what is happening.
- Serious breaches of the Code of Conduct for Public Servants, including a failure of leadership and a disregard for professional and ethical standards.
FAQs
Click here to read all FAQs on the ballot
Click here to read our full list of actions being considered as part of any industrial action short of strike