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NASUWT Reopens General Secretary Nominations Following Legal Challenge

After legal advice, the teachers' union reversed Matt Wrack’s unopposed appointment, reopening nominations and setting a potential election for June.

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Matt Wrack, a former head of the Fire Brigades Union, would have been the first NASUWT leader to have no professional experience in education

Overview

  • The NASUWT teaching union reversed its appointment of Matt Wrack as general secretary, reopening nominations until May 26, 2025.
  • Wrack, a former Fire Brigades Union leader and non-teacher, will serve as acting general secretary until the process concludes.
  • The decision followed legal advice and a High Court challenge by Neil Butler and Luke Lockyer over alleged rule breaches in the nomination process.
  • Under union rules, any candidate securing 25 branch nominations will trigger an election, with voting scheduled to run from June 19 to July 23 if needed.
  • Wrack’s initial appointment drew criticism for bypassing traditional eligibility norms and for his lack of a teaching background.