’Pay inequality is the problem, not career breaks,’ teachers’ unions react to ’sticking plaster’ approach

Teachers’ unions have warned that restricting career breaks will make the profession less attractive.

’Pay inequality is the problem, not career breaks,’ teachers’ unions react to ’sticking plaster’ approach

Teachers’ unions have warned that restricting career breaks will make the profession less attractive.

Amid staff shortage issues, Teachers’ Union of Ireland (TUI) president Joanne Irwin said that limiting the option would make it more difficult to retain secondary teachers.

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