Strike Action Will Begin Thurs Aug 28th. Schools Instructed To Open As Normal

Wednesday, 27 August 2025 18:46

By Ruth Fitzsimon

Secretaries and caretakers represented by the Fórsa trade union are due to begin strike action tomorrow

Indefinite strike action by school staff is will begin tomorrow.

Talks at the Workplace Relations Commission failed to resolve a dispute over pensions.

The Department of Education has instructed schools to open as normal

Unions have asked members to support striking workers by refusing to carry out the duties of secretaries and caretakers.

More than 2,600 secretaries and caretakers will begin indefinite strike action from tomorrow, Thursday 28th August

A rally also will be held at the Department of Public Expenditure, as part of the action.

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