22nd August 2023
The members of the Northern Ireland Teachers’ Council (NITC), the representative body for the teachers’ unions, have come together to ask union members to stand strong on Action Short of Strike instructions. In the absence of any response to the pay claims for members, the NITC remains firm in following the course of action initiated in the last school year.
We would ask members to take some time to revisit these actions, and to ensure that they are embedded in their school practice going into the new school year.
The NITC members have acted as one throughout this period of action, and this must continue.
As has been outlined previously INTO will endeavour to keep all members informed with the most up-to-date information available through the INTO website and our social media platforms.
INTO thank you for your support in this action over the past year and look forward to finding a resolution to our dispute that will be acceptable to all our members, and will be reflective of the true worth of teachers across the north.
Please watch the video message and read the message below from our NITC Leaders:
📢 A Message from Northern Ireland Teachers’ Council 📢
Dear valued members of INTO, NAHT, NASUWT NI, NEU and UTU,
NITC stand united in our commitment to securing a fair and just future for the education sector. The challenges we face in terms of workload and fair compensation are significant, and it is crucial that we take a stand together to make a real difference.
We are thrilled to present a joint video message from your respective unions – NASUWT NI, INTO, NAHT, UTU, and NEU. This video carries a powerful message about the importance of empowerment, embedding industrial and collective action. By following these instructions effectively, we can create a significant impact and draw attention to the need for change. As educators, you are the backbone of our education system, and your voices matter.
Let’s stand together, empower each other, and embed industrial action as a means to achieve our goals. It’s time to make a difference – for yourselves, your colleagues, and the students who depend on us.
Visit our website or contact your union representative for more information.
📞 Northern Office, Belfast 028 90381455
Your actions matter. Let’s embark on this journey together, making this academic year a turning point for fair pay, manageable workloads, and the future of education.
In unity,
INTO, NAHT, NASUWT NI, NEU, and UTU
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