TUI president says lower-paid teachers are unable to pay rent
The Teachers Union of Ireland (TUI) warned that, due to more secure employment options in industry, it will become considerably more difficult for schools to attract teachers in an increasing number of subject areas unless salaries are equalised.
The union is calling for salary equalisation over as short a timeframe as possible. It pointed out that those who entered the profession from February 2012 have been placed on a severely-reduced starting salary which sees them generally earn over 21% less than those appointed prior to 2011.
