Teachers’ Union of Ireland latest group to overwhelmingly back industrial action
The Teachers’ Union of Ireland has voted overwhelmingly in favor of industrial action due to the government's failure to negotiate a new national pay agreement. The union plans to begin work-to-rule measures followed by potential strike days in October.
Why it matters
Widespread industrial action in the public sector highlights growing economic tensions and the impact of the cost-of-living crisis on public services.
Members of the Teachers’ Union of Ireland (TUI) have voted by a margin of almost 99 per cent in favour of industrial action.
Friday’s vote for industrial action, up to and including strike, was taken “over the failure of Government to provide the basis for negotiations for a new national agreement,” a statement said.
Members voted by a margin of 98.4 per cent to 1.6 per cent to back a campaign of industrial action.
Notice will now be served to employers, and union members will begin industrial action from Monday, October 12th, by not co-operating with emails and calls outside of working hours. In second-level schools, teachers will withdraw from activities such as the so-called Croke Park hours, additional time agreed under a previous deal.
All-out strike action is planned for Wednesday, October 14th with a second day on October 21st, should it be required.
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