Monday, 10th March, 2025

Teachers strike for better pay

Harry Keaney -
Teachers strike for better pay

Teachers across the north west are on strike today in a row over pay.

 

The strikes have resulted in severe disruptions to education services in Sligo, Leitrim and Donegal.

 

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The Teachers Union of Ireland says the strike's taking place because those hired after 2011 are paid at a lower rate than colleagues, despite doing the same work.

 

 

Brendan Green is a teacher in St Claire's Comprehensive College in Manorhamilton and is also a local TUI spokesperson.

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He says the two tier pay system has destroyed morale in staff rooms in schools throughout the Country

 

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Harry Keaney -