Over 23,000 TUI members commence industrial action today – strike action to follow on Wednesday 12 October 2026 Over 23,000 Teachers’ Union of Ireland (TUI) members in the Post-Primary, Further and Higher Education sectors are commencing industrial action today (Monday, 12th October) as part of a public service-wide dispute over the Government’s failure to engage properly with unions in relation to a successor pay agreement.
TUI industrial action - directives and FAQs 08 October 2026 Members of the TUI have voted overwhelmingly in favour of industrial action, up to and including strike action, over the failure of Government to provide the basis for negotiations for a new national agreement. The union announced on Friday, 2nd October that members have voted by a margin of 98.4 % to 1.6 % to back a campaign of industrial action in conjunction with our colleague public sector unions. Notice will now be served to employers and TUI members will commence industrial action from Monday, 12th October.
Junior Cycle results 2026: TUI congratulates students and draws attention to underfunding of education 07 October 2026 The Teachers’ Union of Ireland (TUI) has congratulated those students receiving their Junior Cycle results today.
Budget 2027 silent on key education issues 06 October 2026 In an initial reaction to Budget 2027, the Teachers’ Union of Ireland (TUI) has said that the announcements and detail available to date are silent on unrestored cutbacks and fail to signal the significant additional investment required in the education sector.