The Department of Education emphasized that future and current wage increases for secondary teachers hinge on compliance with reform agreements. A letter clarified that pay raises totaling 1% and 2% are conditional upon backing the Senior Cycle Redevelopment plan, with potential penalties for non-compliance, including the possibility of pay suspensions. Additionally, outstanding payments and future pay increases are linked to adherence to the agreement. While the TUI endorses the reforms, the ASTI remains neutral, reflecting differing union strategies on the issue.
"It should be clearly understood that the benefits of this agreement are dependent on parties to it approving the agreement and complying with it," said the letter sent on May 8.
"The payment of the 1pc and 2pc element of local bargaining are subject to this agreement being complied with for the duration of the Senior Cycle Redevelopment Programme."
"The department reserves the right to seek a pause or clawback of these increases in the event of industrial action or other non-compliance in the future in respect of Senior Cycle Redevelopment."
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