IFUT Strike Days 0 ▲ In the Dark 50 days ago · Politics · hide · Fediverse post A few weeks ago, I posted the following item about a strike ballot of members of the Irish Federation of University Teachers (IFUT): @telescoper.blog The IFUT ballot has now closed, with the result an overwhelming majority (92.5%) in favour of industrial action, up to and including strike action. For more details see here. The planned strikes have already generated some press reaction: Unless the Government changes its position and starts negotiating very soon, the next steps will be as follows: Monday, 5 October: one-hour work stoppage from 12 noon – 1pm Wednesday, 14 October: 24-hour strike action and full withdrawal of labour; Wednesday, 21 October: 24-hour strike action and full withdrawal of labour. The first of these dates, 5th October, is World Teachers’ Day. I will be on strike on the following two days. That means the lectures I would have had on these days will not happen. I am sorry for the disruption this will cause to students’ education, but current situation is… Commenting on Bubbles has been removed. Why? If you want to talk about this post, write to the author, use the comments on their blog if it has them, or reply with a "RE:" post on your own blog. Suggestions? feedback@bubbles.town
