The National Association of Head Teachers has accused the education department of committing a “direct attack” on its members.
NAHT Assistant General Secretary Robert Kelsall has written to the government with notice of a formal collective dispute with the Department of Education, Sport and Culture (DESC).
In a letter, seen by Manx.News, to Interim Chief Executive Mark Lewin, Mr Kelsall condemned a “flagrant abuse of established policies and procedures, bullying and intimidation of school leaders and the fostering of a toxic culture within DESC”,
He stated: “It is our considered view that these breaches disproportionately and exclusively affect members of NAHT and represent a direct attack on the union membership and legitimate activities of members and elected NAHT officials.”
The union warned of a “significant breakdown in industrial relations,” blaming DESC leadership for a “profound loss of trust and confidence.”
The letter, which was sent earlier today, was copied to the Manx Industrial Relations Service and Education Minister Daphne Caine.
Mr Kelsall called for urgent talks, writing: “We request that a meeting be arranged at the earliest opportunity to seek a resolution and to avoid any further escalation. We remain ready and willing to meet at any time.”
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