Irish Examiner view: Teachers' strike threat is wrong

Whenever unions perceive a problem that may affect their members, they tend to signal industrial action all too early in the proceedings

Education Minister Norma Foley addressing delegates at the Irish National Teachers' Organisation's virtual congress this week. Picture: Moya Nolan

Whenever teacher unions perceive a problem that may affect their members — be it over pay, conditions, or Covid — they tend to signal industrial action all too early in the proceedings. 

Signs being that the ASTI, TUI, and INTO have voted for a motion backing industrial action, up to and including strike, if teachers are not prioritised for vaccination.