Strong Political Support for School Secretaries

‘We don’t want schools to close, but we’re here for the long haul’ – secretaries to continue strike over work conditions

A school secretary has said she does not want to see schools shut, as pickets will be staged again today during an indefinite strike.

Strong political support for school secretaries

Fórsa, the trade union representing striking school secretaries and caretakers, has said a growing number of Government TDs, Senators and MEPs have pledged their support for the school staff.

Schools expecting to feel the crunch as secretaries and caretakers warn strike could go on for weeks

Fórsa told The Journal that they have not had any engagement from the government since the talks at the Workplace Relations Commission failed.

Wexford School Secretary Speaks Out as Strike Enters Fifth Day

School secretaries across Ireland have entered their fifth day of strike action, with growing support from parents and the public. Among them is Jessica, a school secretary from Wexford, who has worked in the role for 18 years. Jessica says the job has changed dramatically since she started. What began as a part-time admin position […] The post Wexford School Secretary Speaks Out as Strike Enters Fifth Day appeared first on South East Radio.

'It's a very unfair system. We work equally as hard as everyone else' - Laois secretaries and caretakers on strike - Laois Today

‘Enough is enough’ – that was the call from the large group of the school secretaries and caretakers who were on the picket line in Laois this morning. They, and their colleagues across the country, are on an all out strike in a bid to gain the working rights that they say they are fully entitled to. An estimated 2,500 secretaries and caretakers are engaging in the action in pursuit of public service pensions and entitlements enjoyed by other sc…

Clare Fianna Fáil Councillor Says Government Has "Eye Off The Ball" On Secretaries And Caretakers Issue

A Clare Fianna Fáil councillor claims the Government has taken its eye off the ball by failing to support vital school employees. Strikes are continuing this morning with an estimated 2,500 secretaries and caretakers demanding access to public service pensions and entitlements. The industrial action commenced last Thursday after talks at the Workplace Relations Commission […] The post Clare Fianna Fáil Councillor Says Government Has “Eye Off The…