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Teachers Consider Strike Action Due To COVID-19 Concerns

The ASTI has said it is considering strike action due to COVID-19 safety concerns in secondary schoo...
Sarah Stacey
Sarah Stacey

5:06 PM - 21 Sep 2020



The Last Word With Matt Cooper

Teachers Consider Strike Action Due To COVID-19 Concerns

Sarah Stacey
Sarah Stacey

5:06 PM - 21 Sep 2020

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The ASTI has said it is considering strike action due to COVID-19 safety concerns in secondary schools.

Various issues have been raised since schools reopened, including physical distancing, testing turnaround times, availability of PPE and provisions for teachers in high-risk health categories.

Kieran Christie, General Secretary of the ASTI, and Michael McLoughlin from Youth Work Ireland joined us to talk about these concerns.

Teachers Consider Strike Action Due To COVID-19 Concerns

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