News Archive
Winners of Children’s Medical & Research Foundation Annual INTO Draw
Friday, 17 June 11
Congratulations to the winners of the 2011 Children’s Medical and Research Foundation Annual INTO draw!
Retirement of INTO Northern Secretary
Wednesday, 25 May 11
INTO Northern Secretary announces retirement
Education Cuts Biting Hard
Thursday, 14 April 11
The Department of Education has wasted no time in issuing Circular 2011/08 in relation to the General Teaching Council registration fee.
New Chief Inspector for ETI
Tuesday, 5 April 11
Mrs Noelle Buick has been appointed as the new Chief Inspector for ETI.
INTO Northern Conference Opens 1 April 2011
Thursday, 31 March 11
‘The fundamental issue is the massive cuts proposed for the Education Budget over the next four year period, ' said Frank Bunting, Northern Secretary.
Northern Conference 2011 - Agenda and NC Report
Wednesday, 16 March 11
Details of Agenda and Northern Committee Report can now be downloaded.
How to Calculate Redundancy Payments
Monday, 14 March 11
Redundancy payments are based on continuous service only, i.e. where you have been continuously employed within recognised schools in Northern Ireland.
Hutton Bombshell
Thursday, 10 March 11
Hutton says, "My main recommendation therefore is that Government should replace the existing final salary pension schemes with a new career average scheme and, when everything is ready, move existing members to the new scheme for future accruals."
Principal's Presentation to Leadership Conference
Wednesday, 9 March 11
Gerry Murphy's presentation to the INTO-UTU Leadership Conference
Transferring Pension Benefits between Jurisdictions
Tuesday, 8 March 11
Until recently the only option available if a teacher left one jurisdiction to take up a position in the other was to preserve their entitlement in the original pension scheme and start making contributions to the new pension scheme.
Bulletin 5 - 10 Reasons to march on 26 March
Monday, 7 March 11
Jobs - Growth - Justice
Bulletin 4 - March for the Alternative
Monday, 7 March 11
On Saturday 26th March – around this awful Government’s Budget Day – massive demonstrations by ICTU and TUC are planned in Belfast and London. INTO is giving its support to the Belfast Demonstration.
Bulletin 3 - Extra Day's Holiday
Monday, 7 March 11
Teachers in Northern Ireland are to get an extra day’s holiday this school year.
"Frank Exchange" Expected at Leadership Conference
Wednesday, 2 March 11
Tomorrow (Thursday) will see a joint conference of the Irish National Teachers Organisation and the Ulster Teachers Union which will bring school principals from all educational sectors face to face with representatives of the major political parties.
Severance Payments
Friday, 25 February 11
The Employing Authorities have confirmed to INTO that severance payment this year will remain the same as last year, i.e. double the standard redundancy payment.
INTO-UTU Joint Leadership Conference
Thursday, 24 February 11
We are convening our highly successful annual leadership conference in the ICL on Thursday 3rd March
INTO Response to Draft Budget 2011-15
Tuesday, 1 February 11
INTO acknowledges that the background to the draft budget is extremely challenging in circumstances where the British Treasury has removed £4 billion from the Northern Ireland Block Grant.
DE Letter to Principals and Governors
Wednesday, 19 January 11
John McGrath, Department of Education Deputy Secretary’s letter to school principals and chairs of governors of 18 January 2011 does little to assuage principals and teachers.
Inflation Soars
Wednesday, 19 January 11
The soaring rate of inflation announced today is deeply worrying to teachers and workers.
INTO Seeks Extra Days Holiday for Teachers
Wednesday, 12 January 11
INTO has written to the Education and Library Boards seeking an additional days holiday for teachers.
Community Relations, Equality & Diversity in Education (CRED)
Wednesday, 8 December 10
INTO response to DE Consultation Document.
School Closures
Tuesday, 7 December 10
Due to recent adverse weather conditions, some teachers have sought clarification regarding school closure or circumstances when they are unable to get to school.
Bulletin 23 Elections For All INTO Members
Tuesday, 23 November 10
Union positions are up for annual election and members are invited to nominate themselves.
Bulletin 16 Northern Conference - 1 & 2 April 2011
Thursday, 18 November 10
Northern Conference to take place 1 & 2 April 2011 at the Canal Court Hotel, Newry.
INTO Response To DE Consultation: Early Years [0-6] Strategy
Thursday, 18 November 10
INTO welcomes the opportunity to respond to the consultation on Early Years (0-6) Strategy.
Bulletin 17 INTO Elections 2011/12 - Nominations Deadline 1 December 2010
Thursday, 18 November 10
5pm on 1 December 2010 - Central Executive Committee Congress and Northern Committee election nominations deadline.
INTO/UTU Bulletin - Discounted Holidays
Thursday, 18 November 10
INTO and UTU members can now benefit from a 5% discount on all Topflight holidays.
MLA answer 2 November 2010
Wednesday, 3 November 10
The Department of Education employs 253 staff paid between £50000 and £100000 and two on £100000 plus.
INTO/UTU Bulletin Advice on NASUWT Action
Monday, 1 November 10
NASUWT, in some schools, has been advocating industrial action.
Teacher Education in a Climate of Change
Thursday, 18 November 10
INTO welcomes the opportunity to respond to this review of teacher education with specific reference to Induction, Early Professional Development (EPD), and Continuing Professional Development (CPD).
Funeral of Frank Bunting - Wednesday 31st August 2011.
Wednesday, 31 August 11
The Northern Office will be closed for the day on Wednesday 31st August 2011 for the funeral of Frank Bunting.
Meeting of NITC LGBT Teachers' Group
Monday, 12 September 11
The next meeting of the NITC LGBT Teachers' Group will take place this Thursday evening at 6pm in the UTU Offices, 94 Malone Road, Belfast.
Meeting of Northern LGBT Teachers' Group
Friday, 23 September 11
The next meeting of the Northern LGBT Teachers' Group will take place on Thursday 29th September.
Death of Frank Bunting (1950-2011)
Monday, 29 August 11
The Organisation is saddened to announce the death of Frank Bunting, INTO Northern Secretary from 1991 to 2011.
Industrial Action by Support Staff
Friday, 30 September 11
INTO are advised of the intention of UNISON members to undertake industrial action on Wednesday 5 October 2011 in both education and health sectors.
Writers in Schools Northern Ireland
Monday, 5 September 11
Primary and post-primary schools in Northern Ireland can now apply for support for a visit or residency by a writer or storyteller through Writers in Schools Northern Ireland.
INTO appoints new Northern Secretary
Friday, 30 September 11
The INTO has announced the appointment of Mr Gerry Murphy as the new Northern Secretary of the union.
INTO Grants for Educational Research (Bursary Scheme)
Tuesday, 20 September 11
The INTO is delighted to announce that the Bursary Scheme will continue this academic year. Five bursaries of €1,500 each will be awarded to INTO members currently undertaking educational research.
Pensions Update
Tuesday, 27 September 11
The Con-Dem coalition government is trying to introduce cuts to public service pensions, including your teachers’ pension.
Information Seminars On Proposed Pension Changes
Wednesday, 5 October 11
The INTO in conjunction with the other teacher unions in Northern Ireland, through the Northern Ireland Teachers’ Council (NITC), is organising a series of information seminars for ALL teachers, including principals and vice-principals, on the proposed changes to teachers’ pensions and the broader education cuts.
Upcoming Industrial Action Meetings
Wednesday, 19 October 11
Meetings for School Reps, Branch Secretaries/Chairs & District Secretaries/Chairs to highlight and address all issues relating to the upcoming industrial action are due to take place shortly.
Northern Office Christmas Closure 2011
Wednesday, 21 December 11
Please note the Northern INTO Office will be closed from 12pm on Thursday 22 December 2011 and will reopen on Tuesday 3 January 2012. For urgent queries please contact your INTO Branch Secretary.
Bulletin 14: INTO Ballot for Industrial Action - vote YES
Wednesday, 12 October 11
INTO will be balloting members for industrial action over proposed changes to the teachers' pension scheme within the next couple of weeks.
FAQs on Industrial Action
Friday, 28 October 11
Find FAQs on our Pensions Campaign page.
Teachers Unconvinced
Thursday, 3 November 11
The largest teachers union in Ireland, INTO, today commented on the recent government statement on public service pensions.
INTO Members Vote YES
Wednesday, 16 November 11
In the recent ballot for industrial action INTO members returned a strong YES vote.
Bulletin 15: Ballot Success
Thursday, 17 November 11
INTO members gave a resounding affirmation to the NC and CEC to take action to protect their pay, pension and terms and conditions of employment.
Industrial Action Posters
Friday, 18 November 11
Threes posters regarding the industrial action on 30 November 2011 have been produced by ICTU and are available to download from our website.