14th February 2024
NORTHERN IRELAND TEACHERS’ COUNCIL
13 February 2024
PRESS RELEASE
NITC have positive engagement with Education Minister
The leaders of the five teacher unions that make up the Northern Ireland Teachers’ Council (NITC) met with Education Minister Paul Givan at Rathvarna Youth Resource Centre, Lisburn this morning.
The meeting was constructive and among a range of issues discussed it has been agreed that talks in relation to a settlement of the long-awaited cost of living uplift for teachers and school leaders will begin in the next few days.
In light of this positive development NITC have decided to put further strike dates agreed in the coming weeks on hold during these talks. The ongoing Action short of strike in schools will remain in place.
Mark McTaggart, NITC secretary said;
We would like to thank the minister for the positive engagement this morning and look forward to further meetings with a view to finding a resolution to the pay dispute as quickly as possible.