TUI members have voted in favour of industrial action over proposed Junior Cycle changes by a margin of 88% yes to 12% no. The turnout was 62%.
The TUI Executive has now issued the following directive to TUI members:
From the 7th of April and until further notice, all TUI members in schools and centres - including Junior Cycle Network Schools - are directed to withdraw co-operation with the introduction or implementation of the Junior Cycle Framework Proposals as follows:
1. Not to attend CPD organised in connection with the Junior Cycle Framework Proposals.
2. Not to attend meetings associated with the Junior Cycle Framework Proposals.
3. Not to attend any planning meeting or participate in any planning activities organised in connection with the Junior Cycle Framework Proposals.
4. Not to engage in any aspect of school-based assessment for the purpose of the Junior Cycle Student Award (JCSA).
5. Not to engage in any development of or delivery of Junior Cycle Framework Short Courses.
6. Not to engage in any event, activity or function related to points 1 to 5 above.
Click here to view a poster detailing the industrial action directive.
Please note, the poster is being sent to all schools and centres (to arrive by Tuesday, April 1) and should be displayed prominently on the TUI notice board in your school / centre. Please ensure that all TUI members in your workplace are informed of the details of this industrial action directive.