ASTI in strike threat over cuts

A major teachers' union has warned the Government that it will consider taking industrial action if there is any attempt to unilaterally impose Croke Park II pay cuts.

The Association of Secondary Teachers in Ireland issued the threat after debating an emergency motion on the issue during a private session yesterday.

On Monday, the union kicked off its annual conference by seeing delegates vote through a motion opposing the Croke Park II plans, claiming it would cut pay, cut services, and damage children.