Secondary teachers union to ask for pay increase to “compensate” for rising cost of living
The union won’t rule out industrial action. The Association of Secondary Teachers Ireland (ASTI) is to ask the Government for pay increases to “compensate” for the rising cost of living. The trade union, which represents 18,000 secondary school teachers, is hoping to secure between 6% and 8% of a pay rise for its members instead of […]
4 years ago
“Incredibly stressed out”: Pregnant teachers express fears about returning to school
For many teachers in the early stages of pregnancy, back to school season has never been so stressful. The Association of Secondary Teachers, Ireland (ASTI) has revealed pregnant teachers are “incredibly stressed out” at the idea of returning to classrooms full of unvaccinated or partially vaccinated students. Pregnant women between 14 and 36 weeks have […]
5 years ago