1st March 2023
Dear Members
While INTO had the authority to move forward with taking a further day of action on Thursday 16th March 2023, following discussions with the other teachers’ unions at a meeting of the Northern Ireland Teachers’ Council a collective decision was taken not to proceed with this second day of action. The following statement is the agreed position of the NITC:
Dear All
The NITC wish to thank all of you who took strike action on Tuesday 21st February for sending a strong and united messages to the employers that all teachers are prepared to work together for a fair pay settlement for all teachers and school leaders.
The NITC met earlier this week to discuss our next steps and gave consideration to a proposal for strike action on the 16 March. Unfortunately, this date is no longer considered viable.
As we move forward together, we will be looking at dates in April as well as collectively examining our action short of strike action.
INTO will of course continue to update members regarding any changes in our action.
Circular 2023/03
With respect to Circular 2023/03 – Revised Personal Education Plan Guidance for Children Looked After, published on 17th February 2023, it is the position of INTO that this is a new initiative, and therefore falls under the ongoing action short of strike. Members should therefore refuse to adhere to the revised guidance until such time as the guidance has been workload proofed and agreed by your teachers’ unions and should revert to the guidance followed prior to 17 February 2023.