Union action could close some schools [IrishTimes]
- Published: 24 February 2010
PROBLEMS WITH State examination co-ordination, disciplinary and pastoral care and even school closures are among the possible effects of an escalation of action by second-level teacher unions.
In recent days, the Association of Secondary Teachers Ireland (ASTI) and the Teachers’ Union of Ireland (TUI) have directed teachers not to cover unfilled management posts of teachers who resign or take maternity leave.
This comes ahead of an expected surge in retirements by post-holding teachers in September in order to retain their 2009 pension levels.
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