“We are not only striking for ourselves, but for the future of the teaching profession and our colleagues too.'
Teachers across Northern Ireland took to strike on Tuesday in a dispute over pay and the future of the profession.
The stoppage went up until midday today and saw members of a number of unions taking part. Thousands of health workers also took part in strike, with a rally taking place at Belfast City Hall after workers marched from the Royal Victoria, City Hospital and the Mater.Ian McGonigle, NEU NI president, said pay for teachers has fallen by almost 40% in real terms since 2010.
“We are not only striking for ourselves, but for the future of the teaching profession and our colleagues too." he said.
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