Teachers in Republic of Ireland begin industrial action
Primary and secondary school teachers across the Republic of Ireland have began industrial action over pay.
Teachers in the Republic of Ireland have commenced industrial action over pay, with primary and secondary school educators engaging in work-to-rule measures initiated by two teaching unions, the Association of Secondary Teachers Ireland (ASTI) and Irish National Teachers’ Organisation (INTO). This action commenced on Monday, setting the stage for a full one-day strike on October 14.
INTO, which represents a majority of primary school teachers, warns that schools will experience disruptions due to the withdrawal of pre and post-school supervision. Members of the unions will also refrain from attending staff meetings and parent-teacher meetings outside of school hours. The unions assert that the Irish government has not provided "meaningful commitments on pay" following the expiration of the last public sector pay deal at the end of June.
This move follows a broader action by over 100,000 workers, comprising nurses, school staff, and civil servants, who also initiated work-to-rule measures last week. Further strike actions are scheduled for October 14 and 21, potentially leading to school closures and the formation of picket lines nationwide. Another union, the Teachers’ Union of Ireland (TUI), has announced that its members will also commence industrial action through work-to-rule starting October 12.
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