Teachers To Hold Nationwide Lunchtime Protest Today

Teachers are holding a nationwide lunchtime protest today at schools and colleges around the country.

The action by the Teachers Union of Ireland is in protest at lower pay rates for newly qualified teachers.

 

The union claims pay inequality in the profession means schools are finding it hard to recruit new teachers.

 

TUI President Joanne Irwin says the union members voted for strike action, but they would prefer to enter talks:

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