Feel like an @astiunion cheerleader a bit today but can we be clear about a few things.

"They shouldn't jump straight to strike"

They didn't mention strike in the statement. At all.

"They should use "industrial action" "

They did

"The public will turn against us?!"

"Teachers just want more time off"

Long walk, short pier

"Members don't want this"

The 180 people representing you disagree. Let them know. Then vote, so your feelings are clear.

"BUT THE PUBLIC WILL HATE US"

Yeah, someone dying is worse though.

Oh and my favourite

"Nurses worked in unsafe conditions and without appropriate PPE"

YES, AND THAT'S A DISGRACE TO THE NATION NOT SOMETHING TO BLOODY REPLICATE

Look, I dunno if asti are making the right call. We'll see. But they're doing SOMETHING. After too long doing nothing&consultation with frightened members, they're doing something, trying.

Right approach or not, they shouldn't be castigated for that. Especially by teachers