Those nursery nurses who belong to the Professional Association of Nursery Nurses have been left in a difficult position, as they support the call for an improved deal but have a no-strike clause in their union membership.
And Unison's nursery nurses must face the anger of some parents, particularly those with disabled children, over the action they are taking.
One parent told Nursery World this week that she could no longer associate the words 'caring' or 'professional' with the nursery nurses.
However 'caring' a particular job is, those doing it must be able to stand up for their rights, or else their vocational standing will be taken advantage of. But it is a great shame that nothing has been done to rectify poor pay in the early years sector for so long, making industrial action seem the only way forward for those affected.
