Teachers' unions call for accelerated pay restoration Ireland's three main teacher unions have said they believe that pay inequality in the sector is causing what they call the current "crisis" in teacher … News • 30 Nov 17
ASTI will not resume industrial action over pay dispute Secondary school teachers have voted not to resume their campaign of industrial action over low pay for new entrants, which resulted in school closures a … News • 08 Nov 17
Teachers could suffer penalties for rejecting pay deal Around 70,000 teachers could suffer significant financial penalties for rejecting the new public service pay agreement, under new legislation published by the Minister for Finance … News • 07 Nov 17
ASTI votes to reject new public service pay agreement The Association of Secondary Teachers in Ireland has narrowly rejected the new public service pay agreement amid concerns over its failure to address the issue … News • 23 Oct 17
Key ASTI committee opposes public sector pay deal A key leadership group of the Association of Secondary Teachers in Ireland has voted to recommend rejection of the new public service pay agreement negotiated … ASTI • 27 Jun 17
INMO defers decision on new public pay agreement The Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation has deferred a decision on whether to recommend acceptance of the new public service pay agreement in order to … Ireland • 14 Jun 17
TUI to ballot if equal pay not restored by September The Teachers' Union of Ireland will hold a ballot for industrial action in October if equal pay for all teachers is not restored by September. Education • 19 Apr 17
Equal pay dominates teachers' conferences Demands for equal pay for equal work look set to dominate the annual conferences of Ireland's three teacher unions, which take place in Belfast, Cork … News • 18 Apr 17
Recently qualified teachers in precarious employment Two-thirds of recently qualified second-level teachers are in precarious employment, according to a survey commissioned by the Association of Secondary Teachers in Ireland. Ireland • 13 Apr 17
Bruton for ASTI meeting but will not make address Minister for Education Richard Bruton will not address delegates at this year's ASTI annual conference due to "logistical constraints" but will attend a dinner at … Education • 30 Mar 17
Minister invited to ASTI's annual meeting The Minister for Education has been invited to address members of the Association of Secondary Teachers Ireland at the union's annual convention at Easter, for … Education • 29 Mar 17
ASTI backs guidelines over 10% of junior English exam Junior Cycle English students in ASTI schools will not be penalised following agreement by the union to facilitate an assessment task which will be externally … News • 09 Mar 17
Industrial action possible after ASTI ballot The threat of industrial action in secondary schools has been reignited after ASTI members voted to continue their campaign for equal pay for more recently … News • 02 Feb 17
ASTI executive council to consider 'final' offer The ASTI's 180-member Central Executive Committee will meet on Saturday to discuss the outcome of talks aimed at resolving their dispute. News • 30 Nov 16
Signs of breakthrough in ASTI teachers' row The leadership body of the ASTI will meet tomorrow to consider proposals in a document aimed at resolving the union's dispute with Government. News • 29 Nov 16
ASTI talks expected to conclude this week Talks aimed at resolving the Association of Secondary Teachers in Ireland's dispute are expected to conclude this week. News • 28 Nov 16
ASTI meeting with Conciliation Council adjourned Talks hosted by the Workplace Relations Commission on the disputes between the Association of Secondary Teachers and the Department of Education have adjourned until tomorrow. News • 09 Nov 16
All schools to reopen as ASTI suspends action All second level schools will open as usual tomorrow after the Association of Secondary School Teachers in Ireland suspended its industrial action. News • 08 Nov 16
ASTI open to invitation to attend WRC The General Secretary of the Association of Secondary Teachers in Ireland has said they would like the ongoing industrial dispute to be resolved speedily. News • 07 Nov 16
Hundreds of schools to remain closed tomorrow Hundreds of schools will remain closed tomorrow following the mid-term break after talks between the Association of Secondary Teachers in Ireland and the Department of … News • 06 Nov 16
Talks over ASTI pay dispute to continue tomorrow Talks aimed at averting the widespread closure of secondary schools for an indefinite period from next Monday have broken up for the evening. News • 05 Nov 16
Dept warns of widespread school closures The Department of Education has said widespread closure of schools is expected from Monday as members of the ASTI are set to withdraw from supervision … News • 04 Nov 16
'Large number' of schools to close on Monday Minister for Education Richard Bruton has said a large number of schools will have to close on Monday due to the withdrawal of supervision and … News • 03 Nov 16
Govt to hold fresh talks with ASTI next week The leadership of the Association of Secondary Teachers in Ireland met today to discuss details of their ongoing dispute with the Government over pay for … News • 28 Oct 16
ASTI 'a long way' from suspending action over pay The General Secretary of the Association of Secondary Teachers in Ireland has said the union is a long way from agreeing a temporary suspension of … News • 27 Oct 16