A teachers' union is to ballot members on industrial action over "key issues" surrounding the coronavirus situation in schools.
The Association of Secondary Teachers, Ireland met today and decided to hold a vote just weeks after schools reopened during the Covid-19 pandemic. The Central Executive Committee meeting heard that members have "serious concerns about the health and safety of school communities".“The fact that high risk teachers have been asked to work in crowded classroom is unacceptable to us as a trade union,” ASTI President Ann Piggott said today.Ms Piggott said teachers are reporting that new work practices are being implemented without any consultation with school staff.
She added: “It is unthinkable that at a time when teachers have demonstrated tremendous commitment to their students and to keeping education going, that schools would introduce work changes which have a further negative impact on teachers’ working lives.The ASTI ballot will also cover the difficulties faced by returning teachers who are being forced to work precarious contracts and those enduring unequal pay.
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