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ASTI to use dispute processes over senior cycle reforms

Second level teachers' union the ASTI has said it will instigate dispute process mechanisms to seek to advance the "significant" concerns of teachers regarding senior cycle redevelopment.

Education • 25 Jun

Junior Cycle exams were held in June (File: RollingNews.ie)

Marking of Junior Cycle exams nearly complete, says SEC

The State Examinations Commission has said marking is complete in most subjects for this year's Junior Cycle exams, but results will not be issued until after the completion of the Leaving Certificate appeals process.

Education • 15 Sep 22

The increase for secondary school teachers will be backdated to 1 February, 2022

Teaching unions welcome 'overdue' return of allowance

Secondary school teachers appointed since February 2012 are to see the value of a previously withdrawn allowance restored.

Education • 05 Sep 22

The ASTI and the TUI have called for a normal Leaving Cert exam this year

Teaching unions say normal Leaving Cert must go ahead

Teacher unions say the traditional Leaving Cert exams must take place this year saying there is no justification for offering students additional options.

Ireland • 10 Jan 22

Talks to try to agree a way forward are to continue over the weekend

Clarity on Leaving Cert needed next week - Martin

There will have to be clarity next week on how Leaving Certificate students will be graded this year, the Taoiseach has said.

Education • 12 Feb 21

The ASTI pulled out of talks on the Leaving Cert yesterday

Harris: 'Beyond unhelpful' to walk away from exam talks

The Minister for Further and Higher Education has said that it is "beyond unhelpful that anyone would walk away" from talks around this year's Leaving Certificate exams.

Education • 12 Feb 21

ASTI members rejected the new deal by a margin of 79% to 21%

ASTI members reject new public service pay agreement

The Association of Secondary Teachers in Ireland has voted to reject the latest public service pay agreement "Building Momentum" because it does not restore full pay equality for staff recruited since 2011.

Education • 10 Feb 21

ASTI members rejected supporting industrial action to secure greater physical distancing in classrooms

ASTI members vote for industrial action on Covid issues

Secondary school teachers who are members of the ASTI trade union have voted in favour of industrial action, up to and including strike action, unless the Government immediately addresses a number of key Covid related issues in schools.

ASTI • 28 Oct 20

Talks have been taking place over how to tackle Covid-19 infections in schools

Teachers 'fearful' but expect schools to reopen

One of the country's main secondary school teachers' unions expects schools to reopen after the mid-term break, but has warned that teachers are "very fearful".

Coronavirus • 27 Oct 20

St Leo's College in Carlow welcomed first-year students

Minister recommends small student gatherings in schools

Minister for Education Norma Foley has said it would be better if students were retained in smaller cohorts within a school.

Education • 25 Aug 20

ASTI suggests a staggered return for students from September may be necessary

Unions cast doubt on timeline for reopening schools

Two teachers unions have cast doubt on the ability to fully reopen schools at the end of the summer due to the tight time frame after the Government's plan was announced yesterday.

Education • 28 Jul 20

The TUI says teachers should be treated like any other workers and they need to be able to carry out their work safely

Plans for full school return 'a surprise' - TUI

Plans to get all children back to school full-time in late August or September are "a surprise", according to the General Secretary of one of Ireland's secondary school teachers unions.

Coronavirus • 13 Jun 20

Taoiseach Leo Varadkar said he did not want to speculate on school reopenings

Govt keen to reopen schools but no date set - Varadkar

Taoiseach Leo Varadkar has said he does not want to raise hopes or expectations by speculating as to when schools might reopen.

Education • 20 Apr 20

'Dual union' schools face strike difficulties

A circular sent out on behalf of the country's Education and Training Boards sums up one key challenge that is facing a number of second-level schools this week.

Education • 04 Feb 20

The ASTI has said pay and casualisation, teacher supply, and under-funding issues should be addressed

ASTI warns against reform to senior cycle

A union representing secondary school teachers has said there should be no change to the Leaving Certificate curriculum until the new framework at junior cycle has been bedded in.

Education • 15 Oct 19

The union has lodged papers with the court alleging unequal treatment

ASTI union launches High Court challenge against Govt

The ASTI teachers' union has lodged a High Court challenge against the Government for financial penalties that were applied to its members because of industrial action they took two years ago.

Education • 03 May 19

Delegates at the ASTI conference passed a motion mandating the union leadership to negotiate a return to the pre-September 2014 sick leave arrangements

ASTI to seek return of pre-2014 sick pay entitlements

Secondary teachers are to campaign for a return to their pre-2014 sick pay entitlements, which were significantly reduced during the austerity crisis.

Ireland • 25 Apr 19

The ASTI conference is taking place in Wexford

Teachers demand extra payment for substitution duties

Secondary teachers are demanding that those who do supervision and substitution duties in schools should receive an extra payment for doing so.

Education • 24 Apr 19

The ASTI has lodged complaints alleging the Government has breached members' rights

ASTI strike financial penalties 'an issue' - McHugh

Minister for Education Joe McHugh has acknowledged that financial penalties imposed on ASTI members as a result of industrial action they took two years ago is "an issue".

Ireland • 24 Apr 19

Government gave no indication of a timeframe for any potential review

ASTI calls on Government to act on pay inequality

The Association of Secondary Teachers in Ireland has called on the Government to act on pay inequality "sooner rather than later".

Ireland • 23 Apr 19

Delegates at the INTO annual congress in Galway

Issue of teacher pay will be considered - McHugh

Minister for Education Joe McHugh has told primary school teachers that full consideration will be given to what he called their "outstanding issues of concern" regarding pay equality in any future pay review or talks.

Ireland • 23 Apr 19

ASTI has published a survey of 1,300 members

Teacher union calls for national special needs training

The country's largest second level teachers' union has called for a national training programme for all teachers to support the full inclusion of students with special educational needs in schools here.

Education • 18 Apr 19

ASTI Central Executive Council made no recommendation to members on how they should vote

ASTI votes to reject Government pay proposals

The Association of Secondary Teachers in Ireland has rejected the government's proposals to restore pay equality for so-called new entrants by 53% to 47%.

Education • 29 Nov 18

The ballot will take place over the coming weeks.

ASTI to ballot members on Govt proposals over pay

One of the country's largest teachers unions, the ASTI, is to ballot members on the Government's proposals for partial pay restoration.

News • 13 Oct 18

Teachers at the INTO conference called for equal pay

Minister heckled over equal pay at ASTI conference

Minister for Education Richard Bruton was heckled by delegates calling for equal pay as he delivered his address to the ASTI conference in Cork.

Education • 04 Apr 18