Threats of more strikes as 'partnership is dead' [Independent.ie]
- Published: 05 December 2009
TEACHER unions reacted with fury last night to the breakdown of talks with the Government.
The strongest reaction came from the Teachers' Union of Ireland (TUI), whose general secretary Peter MacMenamin said it now seemed that further pay cuts and subsequent industrial strife were inevitable.
"The Government did not have the moral courage to proceed and social partnership now lies dead on the floor of Government Buildings," said Mr MacMenamin, who announced that the TUI executive would meet on Monday.
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