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Impressive Maths and Science showing in international rankings a tribute to Irish students and teachers

By piofficer 04 Dec 2024 | 0 comments

The Teachers’ Union of Ireland (TUI) has described Ireland’s ranking in the latest Trends in International Mathematics and Science Study (TIMSS) as a strong endorsement of the commitment and dedication of Irish students and teachers.

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General Election 2024 - Main parties answer TUI's education questions

By piofficer 26 Nov 2024 | 0 comments

Ahead of the general election, TUI posed a series of questions to the seven political parties with the most TDs at the end of the last Dáil:

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TUI members in ETBs vote overwhelmingly in favour of industrial action over unacceptable unilateral changes

By piofficer 25 Nov 2024 | 0 comments

The Teachers' Union of Ireland (TUI) today announced that its members in Education and Training Boards (ETBs) have voted overwhelmingly in favour of industrial action in a national ballot over unacceptable unilateral changes that increase workload, change the established practices and depart from the terms of collective agreements.

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Teachers call for delay in implementation of Senior Cycle redevelopment over serious educational concerns

By piofficer 19 Nov 2024 | 0 comments

More than 30,000 second-level teachers will protest outside their schools at lunchtime today (Tuesday, November 19th) over changes to the Senior Cycle which they believe risk undermining both educational standards and fairness for Leaving Certificate students. The protests are being jointly organised by the Association of Secondary Teachers, Ireland (ASTI) and the Teachers’ Union of Ireland (TUI).

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National ballot of members in ETBs - extension of closing date

By piofficer 14 Nov 2024 | 0 comments

Due to distribution issues with the ballot papers after the midterm break, the closing date for submission of completed ballot has been extended to 12 noon on Friday, 22nd November.  Please note that this adjustment means ballots should be posted by Wednesday, 20th November at the latest, to ensure timely receipt. 

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Latest TUI News magazine - Vol 47 No 2

By piofficer 13 Nov 2024 | 0 comments

The latest TUI News magazine can be downloaded from this link 

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30,000 second-level teachers to stage nationwide lunchtime protest seeking delay in implementation of Senior Cycle redevelopment 

By piofficer 12 Nov 2024 | 0 comments

More than 30,000 members of the Association of Secondary Teachers, Ireland (ASTI) and the Teachers’ Union of Ireland (TUI) will hold a nationwide lunchtime protest outside schools next Tuesday, 19th November in which they will seek a delay in the implementation of Senior Cycle redevelopment. 

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Comments at campaign event ‘extremely offensive and hugely insulting’ to teachers  – TUI

By piofficer 10 Nov 2024 | 0 comments

Comment by Teachers’ Union of Ireland (TUI) General Secretary Michael Gillespie:

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National ballot of members in ETBs - ballot papers and TUI News special have issued

By piofficer 04 Nov 2024 | 0 comments

A reminder that national online briefings will take place at 6pm today, Monday, 4th November and at 5pm on Tuesday, 5th November to discuss the decision of TUI's Executive Committee to ballot all members in Education and Training Boards (ETBs).

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Online briefings on national ballot of members in ETBs

By piofficer 25 Oct 2024 | 0 comments

National online briefings will take place at 6pm on Monday, 4th November and at 5pm on Tuesday, 5th November to discuss the decision of TUI's Executive Committee to ballot all members in Education and Training Boards (ETBs). Your participation and support in this process are crucial as we stand together to safeguard our rights and strengthen our collective voice.

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TUI to ballot members to protect terms and conditions in ETBs

By piofficer 24 Oct 2024 | 0 comments

The Teachers’ Union of Ireland (TUI) will ballot its members in Education and Training Boards (ETBs) to secure a mandate for industrial action over unacceptable unilateral changes that increase workload, change the established practices and depart from the terms of collective agreements.

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TUI’s Global Development Fund – applications open for 2024

By piofficer 09 Oct 2024 | 0 comments

The TUI’s Global Development Fund was established with the distinct purpose of assisting educational, developmental and trade union projects in underdeveloped countries as approved by the Executive Committee. At Annual Congress 1999, a motion was passed whereby €0.95 of each full member’s subscription is allocated to the fund.

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Junior Cycle results 2024: TUI congratulates students and calls for appropriate investment in education

By piofficer 09 Oct 2024 | 0 comments

The Teachers’ Union of Ireland (TUI) has congratulated all students receiving their Junior Cycle results today.   

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Amendment to the Maternity Leave and Paternity Leave Schemes

By piofficer 08 Oct 2024 | 0 comments

Under the Civil Registration (Electronic Registration) Bill 2024, the definition of stillbirth has been updated to include a stillborn child from the 23rd week of pregnancy, it was previously the 24th week of pregnancy. The birth weight of the child has also been reduced from 500 grammes to 400 grammes.

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‘Phone pouch €9m should have been used to tackle recruitment and retention crisis' – TUI

By piofficer 04 Oct 2024 | 0 comments

The Teachers’ Union of Ireland (TUI) today outlined some key education measures that the €9m allocated for phone pouches could have been better directed towards.

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