An indefinite strike by school secretaries and caretakers is continuing around the country today.
An estimated 2,500 secretaries and caretakers are engaging in the action in pursuit of public service pensions and entitlements enjoyed by other school workers such as SNAs and teachers.
Exploratory talks took place last Wednesday at the Workplace Relations Commission but the union said no proposals have been brought that could form the basis for negotiations.
A number of special schools and classes have been directly affected as some SNAs have chosen not to cross the picket line.
Secretaries and caretakers took part in a protest outside Government Buildings
Speaking yesterday, Fórsa’s head of Education Andy Pike said: “We have been heartened by the support we have received so far from everyone who works in schools and from the public.
“However, we are disappointed that the Government haven’t taken any steps over the weekend to resolve this dispute.”
He stressed that their lack of engagement does nothing to help resolve the dispute.
“The Government should listen to their own backbench TDs as well as the public and take the necessary steps to resolve this dispute now, before further disruption impacts children and families,” Mr Pike said.
“Right now, there is no WRC process, no talks, and no effort on the Government side to resolve the situation.”
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