Updated / Tuesday, 15 Dec 2020
22:57
Over 19,000 TUI members are to balloted on the agreement in the new year
The executive committee of the Teachers' Union of Ireland (TUI) has unanimously decided to recommend rejection of the new public service agreement because of what the union calls its "failure" to end pay discrimination.
In a statement, the TUI said it welcomed the fact that the deal - "Building Momentum - A New Public Service Agreement 2021-2022" - provided for general pay increases, the first for public servants in over ten years.
It said it also recognised the severe financial difficulties caused by the coronavirus pandemic to so many working people.