article_snippet: It comes as members are due to debate possible industrial action over teachers' pay, which could take place after the general election.
article_snippet: At the time, Lib Dem schools minister David Laws drew praise from unions after hailing teachers as 'heroes' for their efforts in the classroom.
article_snippet: On Tuesday, the ATL committee will be asked to campaign for a 'significant pay rise' for the education sector and to discuss 'joint action' with sister unions.
article_snippet: The resolution argues that teachers have lost the equivalent of 15 per cent in teachers pay packets over the past few years.
article_snippet: A Government spokesperson said: 'The Secretary of State recently approved a pay deal which gives heads the freedom to offer heads best and most experienced teachers a 2 per cent pay rise, something that is only possible because we trust heads and governors to decide how to reward heads and governors staff.'
highlights_snippet: Comes as members are due to debate possible industrial action over pay .
  