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NASUWT Reopens General Secretary Nominations Following Legal Settlement

The teaching union has reversed Matt Wrack’s unopposed appointment after legal challenges exposed procedural flaws, agreeing to a transparent election process.

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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

  • NASUWT reopened nominations for general secretary until May 26 after legal advice revealed flaws in the initial process that excluded other candidates.
  • Matt Wrack, initially appointed unopposed, will serve as acting general secretary during the reopened nomination period.
  • Neil Butler and Luke Lockyer, who challenged the process in court, secured a consent order requiring the union to cover £65,000 in legal costs.
  • The union’s rules allow any candidate with 25 branch nominations to trigger an election, with a ballot scheduled to begin on June 19 if needed.
  • This marks the first time NASUWT has faced legal action leading to a reversal of a general secretary appointment, emphasizing the importance of democratic principles.