Further threat of strikes in schools
The potential for disruptive strike action across the primary and secondary sectors has increased significantly with the two of largest teaching unions now opposed to Government proposals for addressing the pay gap for new entrants.
The 18,500 members of the Association of Secondary Teachers Ireland voted by 53% to 47% to reject the proposals aimed at restoring pay for those who joined the public service after 2011. There was a 58% turnout in the ASTI vote.
