Schools face industrial action over pay disputes and safety concerns 

The Association of Secondary Teachers Ireland (ASTI) is balloting its members this month on industrial action relating to health and safety concerns around Covid-19.

Industrial action is looming for the school sector in the months ahead due to long-standing disputes around pay and entitlements, and more recent concerns around safety in classrooms.

Approximately 1,000 school secretaries are expected to hold three one-day work stoppages throughout the month as part of a longstanding dispute related to insecure employment and low pay.