October 2009
Public Service Strike Called For 24 November
Thursday, 29 October 09
The Public Services Committee of ICTU yesterday decided to call a 24
hour public service strike on Tuesday, 24th November subject to the
outcome of balloting currently underway in various unions.
Sheila Nunan in the Media on Unemployed Teachers
Thursday, 29 October 09
Sheila Nunan, INTO General Secretary Designate, has been in the media this week discussing the plight of unemployed teachers.
Summer Works Scheme 2010
Wednesday, 28 October 09
The DES has announced details of the 2010 Summer Works Scheme.
Primary Grant Calendar 2009/2010
Wednesday, 28 October 09
The DES has produced a calendar of grant deadlines for the 2009/2010 school year.
Union Post October 2009
Wednesday, 28 October 09
The ICTU has produced the October 2009 issue of the Union Post on the Get Up Stand Up campaign.
Tax Saver Commuter Tickets
Tuesday, 27 October 09
Important notice: The deadline for application for this scheme for 2009 is Friday, 6 November.
Government ICTU talks to be held on Wednesday 28 October
Tuesday, 27 October 09
ICTU representatives including Sheila Nunan, INTO General Secretary Designate, will meet with Government representatives on Wednesday to discuss the current economic situation.
Pay Talks Next Week
Thursday, 22 October 09
Public sector union leaders, including the INTO, will begin discussions
next week with government representatives on public sector pay and
related matters.
ICTU Announces Local Rallies
Wednesday, 21 October 09
The Irish Congress of Trade Unions is organising mass rallies in
eight locations around the country on 6 November in protest at the
Government's economic strategies.
Latest Eolas - Ballot on Industrial Action
Tuesday, 20 October 09
The October 2009 issue of Eolas with the heading 'Ballot on Industrial Action: There is STILL a Better, Fairer Way' is now available for download.
Cycle To Work Scheme
Thursday, 15 October 09
The INTO has been in contact with the DES about how the Cycle to Work Scheme announced by the Government will apply to teachers.
Recruitment of Temporary/Substitute Teachers
Thursday, 15 October 09
The Minister for Education and Science Batt O’Keefe TD, has issued an
information note for primary and post-primary school authorities which
encourages schools to give priority to qualified teachers and
particularly newly or recently qualified teachers when making
appointments for periods of substitution cover.
INTO Meetings For Non Permanent Teachers
Wednesday, 14 October 09
The INTO is holding a series of regional meetings for non permanent teachers
(temporary, substitute and unemployed) in the coming weeks.
DES Tax and PRSI Review
Wednesday, 14 October 09
Important notice for teachers who pay class 'A' PRSI and who were absent on Maternity, Adoptive or Illness leave from 1 January 2003 to date.
INTO to Ballot on Action
Tuesday, 13 October 09
The four teacher unions (INTO, ASTI, TUI and IFUT) have jointly decided
to conduct a ballot of all members for a renewed mandate on industrial
action. This ballot is part of the wider Public Service response to the
current threat to pay and working conditions.
INTO Says New Deal Is Best Available In Current Circumstances
Monday, 12 October 09
The INTO has described the agreement between the government parties as
a genuine attempt to protect primary education in a very difficult
economic environment.
Section 24 (Education Act)
Thursday, 8 October 09
Following protracted and difficult discussions between the teacher
unions, managerial authorities and the Department of Education and
Science, revised procedures in relation to professional competence
issues and general disciplinary matters have been published by the
Department of Education and Science.
INTO Bursary Scheme 2009/2010
Friday, 2 October 09
The INTO Bursary Scheme for educational research is run on an annual basis. A maximum of five bursaries of €1,500 are awarded.