Julie Edge was responding to a question by Arbory, Castletown and Malew MHK Jason Moorhouse
The education minister has confirmed discussions with Unions are 'ongoing', but action short of strike remains in place.
Julie Edge was responding to a question by Arbory, Castletown and Malew MHK Jason Moorhouse.
She also revealed herself and the chief minister held talks with union representatives on 13 February - despite insisting it was 'inappropriate' for a minister to be present in the negotiating room last year.
Just days before, the NASUWT called off two days of strike action.
Mr Moorhouse told the Keys that was significant:
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