Primary teachers consider joining work-to-rule [independent.ie]

Source: independent.ie

By Katherine Donnelly


Wednesday April 01 2009

PRIMARY school teachers are considering joining their second-level colleagues in a work-to-rule to protest against education cuts.

The two second-level teacher unions -- the Association of Secondary Teachers Ireland and the Teachers Union of Ireland -- introduced a work-to-rule from yesterday, refusing to attend certain meetings, including with parents, outside of school hours.

The Department of Education says the action is a breach of national agreements.

Now, the Irish National Teachers Organisation (INTO), which represents primary school teachers, is considering a work-to-rule.

Teacher unions and school managements have warned the latest cuts and the embargo on certain promotions will be devastating for schools.

INTO general secretary John Carr said the cuts were "a slash and burn of management structures".

- Katherine Donnelly

 

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