Teachers urged to avoid further strike action

Teachers unions are being urged to reach a consensus on Junior Cycle reform with the government. Almost 350-thousand students are being forced to stay at home tomorrow as second level teachers strike in a row over reforms to the Junior Cert. Talks between the ASTI, TUI and Education Minister Jan O'Sullivan last week failed to produce an agreement on the issue. Tomorrow's industrial action follows a similar work stoppage in December and teachers unions have also warned of at least one more stoppage in the weeks ahead. Rose Tully, Former president of the National Parents Council Post Primary, says all sides need to reach a consensus on the issue: Press PLAY clip above to listen to the audio 

More from Cork