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UTU BALLOT FOR INDUSTRIAL ACTION
RESULTS - There was a 30.2% return in the ballot for industrial action, with 59.3% voting FOR strike action. As the UTU Rules and Constitution state that before any strike action can be declared two-thirds of those voting must be in favour. The UTU will not, therefore, be asking its members to take strike action.

There was, however, an overwhelming mandate for action short of strike action, with 79.8% voting FOR.

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ACTION TO BE TAKEN<More

LETTER TO PRINCIPAL - INDUSTRIAL ACTION<More

INDUSTRIAL ACTION POSTER<More

UTU BEGINS ROLLING AND ESCALATING INDUSTRIAL ACTION FROM DECEMBER 1<More

ATTACKS ON TEACHERS - UTU is aware of the increased incidence of both verbal and physical attacks on teachers, including principals, from a variety of sources. The Department of Education in conjunction with the Northern Ireland Teachers’ Council and the employing authorities to develope clear guidelines to schools.

ACADEMIC SELECTION - Schools have been left in limbo regarding this issue and time is slipping away. The UTU has made representations to the political parties at many levels, and will continue to do so, in an attempt to move matters forward. <more

PENSIONS CAMPAIGN: The present Government proposals may lead to massive changes in teachers' pensions.<more

PENSIONS CAMPAIGN POWERPOINT PRESENTATION

PENSIONS LOSS CALCULATOR<More