Educationally Outraged
Educationally Outraged seeks to spark discussions from all sides of the political spectrum and social standing, offering alternative interpretations of various subjects.
We will discuss everything from education to mental health, from politics to social issues, and all that lies in between.
Each episode aims to provide a platform for voices - primarily mine, but more importantly the voices of others who may have differing opinions on topics that matter deeply to them.
Educationally Outraged
We need to talk about... The UK Union movement - still ‘Alive and Kicking’…just!
For over a century, unions have been at the heart of worker power in Britain, but is that power now in its final days? From the brutal battles of the 1984-85 miners’ strike—when Margaret Thatcher took on the National Union of Mineworkers—to the growing pressures in today’s classrooms, the fight for fair wages, better conditions, and respect has never been easy.
As teachers face relentless workloads, dwindling resources, and governments reluctance to negotiate, we ask: is unionism dying, and what can we learn from the clashes of the past—especially Thatcher’s war on the unions—to understand the challenges of the present?
Join myself, Steve H and special guest, teacher, Alice Foreman as we unravel these threads, hear from those on the front lines, and explore what the future holds for collective action in the UK.
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Disclaimer: As a serving Headteacher in London, UK, it’s important to please note that the views shared on this podcast- whether from me, my guests, or any associated with Educationally Outraged- are independent and do not reflect the official stance of my school, my Local Authority or the Department for Education. This independence underscores our unwavering commitment to valuing diverse opinions, including those of all staff within these institutions, and by extension, our listeners.