The General Secretary of the Association of Secondary Teachers in Ireland claims he has been bullied by members of his own organisation.
Pat King condemned yesterdays treatment of the Education Minister at the Union's annual conference by some of his members.
Ruairi Quinn was repeatedly heckled, jeered, booed and laughed at during his speech.
Pat King says the actions - by what he says was a minority of the delegates - were disrespectful and can't be condoned.
From Co Wexford - our News Correspondent Fergal O'Brien reports: