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ASTI 2020 survey on class size
ASTI survey on class size and the junior cycle is now live. Over 10,000 members have received an invitation by email to take part in the survey which is focused on the quality of the physical learning environment in schools. The results of this survey will enable the ASTI to promote its campaign on class size . All members are encouraged to participate in the survey for maximum response.
General Election 2020
General Election 2020 Nuacht and questions for political parties
Political parties must commit to increased investment in education
The ASTI is calling on the political parties to ensure children and young people are prioritised by the next Government by committing to spending 2% of GDP on second-level education, which would bring Ireland into line with the OECD average.
ASTI to ballot on industrial action over unequal pay
The ASTI Central Executive Council has voted to ballot the union’s 17,000-plus members on industrial action over the unequal pay of teachers who entered the profession since 2010.
AVC Annual Report
Update for members of the ASTI AVC plan
ASTI Irish Times letter
ASTI President Deirdre MacDonald’s letter to the Irish Times
TUI Dispute Action
The Teachers Union of Ireland has announced one day of strike action regarding the on-going pay inequality issue on Tuesday 4th February, 2020. ASTI members will not be on strike on that date. This is because the ASTI began its campaign for pay parity much earlier and with more vigour and focus than any other public sector union, several years ago. We are further advanced in achieving an end to this shocking stain that has afflicted the teaching profession.
Student and Parent Charter
Members will be aware that the Minister for Education and Skills, Joe McHugh T.D. published the Education (Student and Parent Charter) Bill, 2019 on 10th September 2019. The ASTI has a number of key concerns regarding the provisions of this Bill.
ASTIR January 2020
ASTIR January 2020 is now available online. Printed copies will arrive in schools soon.
Teaching Council Elections 2020
The term of office of registered teachers who were elected to the current Teaching Council comes to an end in April 2020. The Council has 37 members and 16 of these are teachers who are elected by teachers. An election for teacher members will be held in February/March 2020.
