November 2009
Coverage of National Strike on 24th November
INTO members throughout the country joined with public service colleagues in a one day national strike on November 24th to demonstrate to the government their determination to ensure a better, fairer way of dealing with the current economic crisis.
Video of the morning
Video of the afternoon
INTO President, Maire Ní Chuinneagáin, said that the overwhelming response for action in a ballot of INTO members showed the depth of anger amongst teachers at current government policy. She thanked all those taking part in the 1 day action for their solidarity.
INTO speakers at the DES picket
Further Coverage and Downloads
Media coverage of strike participants
- Link to a statement by Sheila Nunan, Incoming General Secretary
- Download clarification document Recording of Absences for the day of Public Service Strike on the On Line Claim System
- View the full statement on this strike from the four teacher unions
- Download ICTU's newsletter Union Post Campaign Special
Date: Thursday, 26 November 09
