UTU
Teachers and lecturers across NI set to take part in full-day of strike action
The majority of schools across the north are expected to close with teachers from primary, post primary and special schools all set to be involved in the stoppage
Four NI teaching unions call for 12 per cent pay increase ahead of half-day strike
FOUR teaching unions in Northern Ireland are calling for a pay increase of 12 per cent ahead of a half-day strike next week.
Teaching union welcomes consultation on delivery of the GTCNI
TEACHERS have welcomed the launch of a consultation on the services once provided by the now dissolved General Teaching Council for Northern Ireland (GTCNI).
Rushed reopening of schools could lead to next care home crisis, union warns
The "rushed reopening" of schools could lead to the next care home crisis, a trade union official has warned.
Teachers' role in GCSE and A-level grading `recognises professionalism'
TEACHERS' major role in GCSE and A-level grading "at last recognises their professionalism", a union leader has claimed.
Teachers fear for children's safety online during coronavirus crisis
TEACHERS say they fear for pupils' security and are urging parents to talk to their children about safe surfing online.
Union warns more children set to miss out on first choice primary school this year
TEACHERS are warning that more children will miss out on their first choice primary schools this year.
Joined-up approach needed to tackle kids' sugar consumption
SHOCKING figures on sugar consumption by children are part of a wider issue around diet, teachers have claimed.
Primary school roll-calls reach 20-year high
THE number of pupils in Northern Ireland's primary schools is at its highest in almost 20 years.
It's the thought that counts at Christmas, say teachers
FAMILIES should never feel obliged to buy Christmas presents for teachers, a union leader has said.