Hopes that junior cert students won’t miss out on 10% of English grade
There are hopes that a week can be set aside later in the year to support junior cert students who are in danger of missing out on 10% of their English grade. Up to 35,000 students with many of those in the north west stand to lose out because of…
ASTI to wait and see as members prepare to vote on proposals
More serious industrial action could be on the way from teachers according to the ASTI’s north west representative. Rolling strikes and non-co-operation with school inspections are some of the measures being considered by the Association of Secondary Teachers Ireland if members reject a fresh proposed settlement. The union is to…
Sligo locals concerned over garda strike on Friday
Last ditch efforts are taking place in an effort to prevent an unprecedented strike by gardai taking place this Friday. With less that 48 hours now to go, it’s emerged that the AGSI and GRA will attend separate hearings at the Labour Court today and tomorrow. Meanwhile, local people and…
North west teachers hope to be back in classroom after mid-term
ASTI member teachers in the north west hope to be back in the classroom for good following today’s industrial dispute action. 22 schools in the north west are closed today due to the ongoing ASTI dispute with the department of education over equal pay for new teachers. The ASTI has…