Industrial action’s set to begin today for teachers who are members of the Association of Secondary Teachers Ireland (ASTI) and the Irish National Teachers Organisation (INTO).
The move is the latest in a widespread dispute over a failure to agree a new public sector pay deal and will see some not supervise children who arrive to school early or stay late.
Staff and parent/teacher meetings outside of school hours will also not be facilitated by the unionised educators at primary and secondary level.
In addition, there are plans for a 24-hour work stoppage next week (14th October).
Most schools have informed parents of the potential impact of the action – you’ll find guidance notes from ASTI here and the INTO here.
Carlow Kilkenny TD Peter ‘Chap’ Cleere is urging the unions and government officials to enter public sector pay talks without preconditions.
The Fianna Fáil Deputy told KCLR’s Learning Local presenter Una ní Mhaoldhomhnaigh that meaningful dialogue must happen immediately to prevent widespread education disruption;
