Neil Butler

Neil Butler, a veteran activist and national official for the NASUWT in Wales, passionately discusses the crucial role of education unions over the past 50 years. He highlights how unions have shaped teachers' working conditions and dispels common misconceptions about their impact. The conversation also dives into the contrasting education systems in England and Wales, emphasizing challenges in pay and curriculum differences. Neil underscores the necessity of genuine teacher voices in educational discussions and addresses the pressing challenges of behavior management in classrooms.