The Education Minister has expressed his disappointment after primary school teachers rejected a pay offer for ‘new entrants’.
53 per cent of INTO members voted against the proposals and the union’s executive will meet next week to discuss a ballot for industrial action.
The union says the government’s offer didn’t achieve pay equality for newer members of the profession.
Minister Joe McHugh says despite the setback, he is willing to engage constructively with the union:
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