ASTI to remain outside Congress

THE Association of Secondary Teachers in Ireland has decided to continue outside the broader trade union movement, as well as ruling against a merger with colleague teachers.

Both issues were rejected by more than two-thirds of delegates after fiery discussions at their annual convention in Limerick yesterday.

After more than three years outside the Irish Congress of Trade Unions, many ASTI members believe they would be better off taking part in social partnership and having a say in public service pay and conditions.