Irish Teacher Unions Suspend Upcoming Strike Action Amid Negotiations with Government

The Association of Secondary Teachers Ireland (ASTI) and the Irish National Teachers' Organisation (INTO) have suspended their planned strike action for next Wednesday, October 21st. This decision follows discussions between the ICTU Public Services Committee and government representatives, leading to an agreement to appoint an independent third party to facilitate formal negotiations on public service pay. While the strike is suspended, work-to-rule action will continue.