Teachers warn of industrial action 'firestorm' over pay as AI fears and funding rows dominate conferences
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Teachers warn of industrial action 'firestorm' over pay as AI fears and funding rows dominate conferences
"Ireland's largest teachers' union has warned of a 'firestorm of industrial strife' from next autumn unless the government grants pay awards to compensate for soaring inflation."
"Primary school teachers could strike by the October mid-term break unless the government immediately honours €33 million in outstanding pay and allowance awards."
"Teachers are demanding substantial pay hikes in the next national wage agreement to address the financial pressures caused by rising inflation."
Ireland's largest teachers' union has warned of potential strikes at primary schools starting this autumn if the government does not address outstanding pay and allowance awards. Teachers are demanding €33 million in unpaid wages and significant pay increases in the upcoming national wage agreement. The Education Minister has been informed that without immediate action, strikes could occur by the October mid-term break, leading to significant industrial unrest in the education sector.
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