Last week, over 20,000 ASTI members took to the picket lines outside their schools as part of the largest public service strike in Irish history. The strike lead to an intervention by the Taoiseach which has resulted in talks between unions and government at the WRC.

Looking back at a very busy but wonderful day of strike action - thank you to every member around the country for standing proud on the picket line yesterday.

ASTI President Richie Bell expressing solidarity with our INTO and Forsa colleagues picketing Assumption Junior National School Walkinstown.

20,000 ASTI members picket schools over public service pay - ASTI Press Release - tinyurl.com/34hy92dm

Listen to The Last Word with Matt Cooper today @todayfm.bsky.social to hear General Secretary Linda Kelly explain why we are going on strike tomorrow 📢

Tune in to @rteradio1.bsky.social Drivetime this afternoon at 4.30pm to hear ASTI President Richie Bell discuss tomorrow's public sector wide strike.

📢 Tomorrow we strike 📢 "Enjoy being there with your colleagues and feeling really proud of what you're standing up for tomorrow because it is an important day. It has been 17 years since a strike like this took place - it is a generational strike." - General Secretary Linda Kelly

General Secretary Linda Kelly spoke on The Hard Shoulder @newstalkfm.bsky.social yesterday evening about why the strike this week is going ahead.

President Richie Bell's message to members ahead of Wednesday's public service wide strike action - thank you to our members for everything you are doing and please hold the line during this historic week. We will keep you informed every step of the way: www.asti.ie/industrialaction

The ASTI Principals and Deputy Principals’ Committee who are meeting this morning showing support for Wednesday's strike action. #industrialaction2026

Share your support for Wednesday's (Oct 14th) strike action on your own social media - you can download the image or a poster on our Industrial Action hub at www.asti.ie/industrialaction

ASTI General Secretary Linda Kelly appeared on Newstalk Breakfast @newstalkfm.bsky.social this morning to explain why ASTI members are participating in a second day of strike action on October 21st. #industrialaction2026

Listen back to Linda Kelly, ASTI General Secretary on Newstalk Breakfast who was interviewed about this industrial action - 9th October, 2026

ASTI join plans for second day of national strikes in October

The Association of Secondary Teachers in Ireland have announced they will join other unions for a second day of strikes on October 21st, along with a national strike on October 14th.  For the latest ...

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On World Teachers’ Day, ASTI General Secretary Linda Kelly returned to St Aloysius’ College, Carrigtwohill – the secondary school she attended herself – to celebrate teachers and the vital work they do.

Budget 2027 fails to address most pressing issues facing schools, teachers – read the full statement: www.asti.ie/news-campaig...

ASTI President Richie Bell spoke to Virgin Media News yesterday about why teachers are taking industrial action in pursuit of fair pay.

Listen back to today's Claire Byrne show on @newstalkfm.bsky.social to hear our General Secretary Linda Kelly discuss the ASTI's industrial action which begins today.

Listen back to Linda Kelly, ASTI General Secretary on The Claire Byrne Show today on Newstalk discussing ASTI's industrial action - click below to listen back (scroll to 02:23:33)

The Claire Byrne Show - October 05th, 2026 - 9:00 AM-12:00 PM

October 05th, 2026 - 9:00 AM-12:00 PM

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ASTI President Richie Bell will be on @virginmedianews.bsky.social today to discuss the beginning of industrial action by up to 20,000 second-level teachers.

Listen back to Linda Kelly, ASTI General Secretary on The Last Word programme discussing industrial action - 2nd October, 2026 (Scroll to 07:36)

The Last Word with Matt Cooper - October 02nd, 2026 - 4:30 PM-7:00 PM

October 02nd, 2026 - 4:30 PM-7:00 PM

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Up to 20,000 second-level teachers begin industrial action over pay - see link - www.asti.ie/news-campaig...

We are gearing up for our industrial action here in Head Office - IR official Conor McDonald working on placard distribution yesterday evening. www.asti.ie/industrialaction

Our FAQs have been updated today - find them in our Industrial Relations hub at www.asti.ie - these will continue to be updated in the coming weeks.

Pictured below Pádraig Murphy, ASTI Honorary National Organiser, Darren Mulvey, ASTI School Steward, Paddy McPhillips, Deputy Principal, Moyne Community School, Co Longford.

Pictured below Emma Walch, Annie McGarry, Pádraig Murphy, ASTI Honorary National Organiser in Moyne Community School, Co. Longford.