ASTI to instigate dispute process mechanism over Leaving Cert concerns
The ASTI has said it will use the available dispute resolution processes to seek to advance teachers’ significant concerns regarding the accelerated Senior Cycle Redevelopment process.
Following a meeting of the ASTI’s executive body (ASTI Standing Committee) today, ASTI President Donal Cremin said:
“The pressing concerns of teachers include the exacerbation of inequalities for students, the lack of adequate infrastructural supports and human resources in many schools, and developments in AI which create substantial authentication issues for new Leaving Cert Additional Assessment Components, among others. Marks for new Additional Assessment Components account for a significant proportion - 40% - of students’ Leaving Cert exam grades.”
Earlier this month, ASTI members voted to reject the document Senior Cycle Redevelopment – Implementation Support Measures by 68% to 32%. (Turnout: 73%)
In a separate ballot, ASTI members voted by 67% to 33% in favour of industrial action, if necessary, up to and including strike action, in the event of rejection of Senior Cycle Redevelopment – Implementation Support Measures by ASTI members. (Turnout: 70%)
Decision of ASTI executive body
Today, ASTI Standing Committee decided, in the first instance, to seek resolution of the issues of concern to teachers by invoking the dispute resolution mechanisms set out a Chapter 5 of the Public Service Agreement 2024-2026*.
“The ASTI’s strong mandate to take industrial action, up to and including strike action, will remain in place if the process detailed in the Public Service Agreement fails to produce a satisfactory outcome,” said Mr Cremin.
ENDS
Issued by: Gemma Tuffy, ASTI Media/ Communications Official. Tel: 01/6040172
Public Service Agreement 2024-2026: view here
