Irish Teachers Prepare to Ballot for Industrial Action Over Pay Dispute

Approximately 17,000 members of the Teachers' Union of Ireland are set to vote on potential strike action regarding pay, raising concerns about disruptions to national Leaving Certificate examinations.

26 Aug, 10:59 — 26 Aug, 14:20

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This story is significant because potential industrial action by teachers could disrupt the education system, particularly the implementation and assessment of the new Leaving Certificate. It highlights ongoing tensions between teacher unions and the government regarding pay and working conditions, impacting students and parents across Ireland.

Key entitiesTeachers' Union of Ireland (TUI)Leaving Certificate

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Teachers' unions in Ireland are preparing to ballot members for industrial action.
The industrial action is related to a pay dispute.
The action, if approved, could affect the new Leaving Certificate student assessment.

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Teachers will refuse to cooperate with elements of the new Leaving Certificate if industrial action is approved.

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Approximately 17,000 members of the TUI will be balloted for industrial action.

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The specific number of TUI members to be balloted (around 17,000)

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irish-independent7d ago

Leaving Cert student assessment may be hit as teachers prepare to ballot over pay

Around 17,000 members of the TUI will be balloted for industrial action within weeks

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the-journal6d ago

Teachers union to ballot members for industrial action over pay

If approved, the action will see teachers refuse to cooperate with elements of the new Leaving Certificate.

Read full article →

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First report: irish-independent · 26 Aug, 10:59|Full coverage: 2 · 3h|Window: 3h

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irish-independent26 Aug, 10:59First to report

Leaving Cert student assessment may be hit as teachers prepare to ballot over pay

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the-journal26 Aug, 14:20Latest update

Teachers union to ballot members for industrial action over pay

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Ballot PreparationAugust 26 morning

Teachers' unions begin preparations to ballot members for industrial action over a pay dispute.

Potential Impact HighlightedAugust 26 afternoon

Outlets highlight the potential for the industrial action to affect the new Leaving Certificate student assessment.

Irish Teachers Prepare to Ballot for Industrial Action Over Pay Dispute

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Leaving Cert student assessment may be hit as teachers prepare to ballot over pay

Teachers union to ballot members for industrial action over pay

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Leaving Cert student assessment may be hit as teachers prepare to ballot over pay

Teachers union to ballot members for industrial action over pay

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