News

Published by TUI, Policy and Strategy for Technological Universities represents the views of TUI third level members and outlines key issues, concerns and objectives for this emergent sector. The document provides an historical, educational and political overview of the Regional Technical Colleges (RTCs) and IoTs and the current sectoral move to Technological Universities. It also details the distinct functions of Technological Universities as outlined in the Technological Universities Act 2018 and proposes a more comprehensive and coherent overview of how this sector could be developed and positioned within the Irish Higher Education landscape.

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Changes to Career Break Scheme 

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Ahead of the new school year, the Teachers’ Union of Ireland (TUI) has warned that the continuing teacher recruitment and retention crisis will restrict subject options available to students and could also threaten planned redevelopment at Senior Cycle.  

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Two day-long events have been organised for those members who are looking into retiring. The first will take place in Dublin on Tuesday, 19th November 2024, while the second will take place in Athlone on Wednesday, 12th February 2025. Click here for details and an application form  

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Join us this Saturday at Pride 2024! TUI will once again be represented at the Dublin Pride March and Parade this Saturday, 29th June. Join us outside the Teachers’ Club on Parnell Square at 11.30am. Keep an eye out for the TUI banners - looking forward to seeing you!

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Circular letters outlining the application of a 1% increase to the salaries of all grades represented by TUI under Public Service Agreement 2024-2026 have issued. This pay increase is effective from 1st June 2004.

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The Teachers’ Union of Ireland (TUI) has wished students the best of luck ahead of this year’s State examinations.   The union has said that teachers are in favour of positive Senior Cycle change that benefits the education system, but has highlighted survey findings that show the serious concerns of classroom teachers around grossly inadequate resourcing. (Survey findings at end of statement)   TUI, which represents 20,500 teachers and lecturers in second level, adult/further education and at third level, has warned that Senior Cycle redevelopment cannot be carried out ‘on a shoestring’.   Speaking today, TUI President David Waters said:

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To honour the memory of our friend and colleague, the Teachers’ Union of Ireland (TUI) established the Bernie Ruane TUI Bursary.  One new bursary is awarded each year to a Leaving Certificate student whose intention it is to pursue a career in post-primary teaching.  The bursary was first awarded in 2021.  Applications are now invited for the 2024 Bursary. Click here for an application form Click here for an explanatory leaflet setting out fuller details and conditions of the bursary scheme  The closing date for receipt of applications is Friday, 7th June 2024

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Click here to download the latest TUI News, which issues to workplaces in the coming days.   

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In a national survey, members of both the ASTI and the TUI have stated that they are in favour of unity in principle, and that amalgamation talks should continue.

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The TUI is proud to be part of Ireland’s first Trade Union Week, which will take place between 29th April and 6th May. The week will mark the culmination of the ICTU’s Better In A Trade Union campaign, which was launched to promote the values and benefits of trade union membership.  A letter and poster to highlight the event were sent this week to all TUI workplaces.  Featuring public and private sector workers from across the island of Ireland, including TUI Executive Committee member Anthony Dowling, the high-profile Better in a Trade Union campaign highlights benefits such as enhanced job security, advice and support, improved terms and conditions of employment, and better pay. Trade union representatives from the various sectors featured in a significant advertising and social media campaign in the run-up to the announcement of the week.  In a recent RED C omnibus poll, 44% of 18-34-year-olds in employment stated they would be interested in joining a union. Their leading reasons for doing so were that trade unions:

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In Budget 2024 (introduced in October 2023), provision was made for the next phase of restoration of posts of responsibility. At post-primary level the funding equivalent of approx. 500 posts, with effect from 1st September 2024.

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Voting in the joint TUI/ASTI survey continues until 6 p.m. on Thursday April, 25th.

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