The ASTI is Ireland's main second-level teachers’ union, representing over 21,000 members.https://bsky.app/profile/astiunion.bsky.socialhttps://bsky.app/profile/astiunion.bsky.social/post/3mwvbxqdofs2eWe are gearing up for our industrial action here in Head Office - IR official Conor McDonald working on placard distribution yesterday evening. www.asti.ie/industrialaction02 Oct 2026 11:39 +0000at://did:plc:344amjlds7yt43bub375j2lb/app.bsky.feed.post/3mwvbxqdofs2ehttps://bsky.app/profile/astiunion.bsky.social/post/3mwt5msv5mk2oOur 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.01 Oct 2026 15:16 +0000at://did:plc:344amjlds7yt43bub375j2lb/app.bsky.feed.post/3mwt5msv5mk2ohttps://bsky.app/profile/astiunion.bsky.social/post/3mwsy5xzd522sPictured below Pádraig Murphy, ASTI Honorary National Organiser, Darren Mulvey, ASTI School Steward, Paddy McPhillips, Deputy Principal, Moyne Community School, Co Longford.01 Oct 2026 13:38 +0000at://did:plc:344amjlds7yt43bub375j2lb/app.bsky.feed.post/3mwsy5xzd522shttps://bsky.app/profile/astiunion.bsky.social/post/3mwsy2wiors2sPictured below Emma Walch, Annie McGarry, Pádraig Murphy, ASTI Honorary National Organiser in Moyne Community School, Co. Longford.01 Oct 2026 13:36 +0000at://did:plc:344amjlds7yt43bub375j2lb/app.bsky.feed.post/3mwsy2wiors2shttps://bsky.app/profile/astiunion.bsky.social/post/3mwskxqkbzc2gPictured below Pádraig Murphy, ASTI, Honorary National Organiser, Megan Smith, Colin Seery, Sharon Costello, Joe McCormack, Jude Dixon and Dara Belton in Mercy Secondary School, Ballymahon, Co. Longford01 Oct 2026 09:42 +0000at://did:plc:344amjlds7yt43bub375j2lb/app.bsky.feed.post/3mwskxqkbzc2ghttps://bsky.app/profile/astiunion.bsky.social/post/3mwnzx4eqbs2sCheck www.asti.ie/industrialaction for FAQs on the upcoming industrial action - please note, this document will be updated as more questions arise.29 Sep 2026 14:27 +0000at://did:plc:344amjlds7yt43bub375j2lb/app.bsky.feed.post/3mwnzx4eqbs2shttps://bsky.app/profile/astiunion.bsky.social/post/3mwnunoknsk2hEducation at a Glance 2026 shows that Government expenditure per second-level student in Ireland in 2023 was $12,731 compared to an average of $16,802 per student spent by eight comparable countries. https://www.asti.ie/news-campaigns/latest-news/report-shows-ireland-investing-significantly-less-in-students/29 Sep 2026 12:52 +0000at://did:plc:344amjlds7yt43bub375j2lb/app.bsky.feed.post/3mwnunoknsk2hhttps://bsky.app/profile/astiunion.bsky.social/post/3mwnolewm7222In recent days, we have featured across national media as we outline to members and the wider public why we have voted to take industrial action. Swipe through for some of the recent media coverage of the ASTI’s campaign and visit our Industrial Action hub for links: www.asti.ie/industrialaction29 Sep 2026 11:03 +0000at://did:plc:344amjlds7yt43bub375j2lb/app.bsky.feed.post/3mwnolewm7222https://bsky.app/profile/astiunion.bsky.social/post/3mwnfxv23k226Pictured below Pádraig Murphy, ASTI Honorary National Organiser, Tara Cowan, Principal, Mairead Quinn, George Dugdale, Deputy Principal, Donna Adams, School Steward, Colin Deering, Monaghan Branch Chairperson, Irene Caulfield and Louis Callaghan ASTI Standing Committee in Monaghan Collegiate School29 Sep 2026 08:29 +0000at://did:plc:344amjlds7yt43bub375j2lb/app.bsky.feed.post/3mwnfxv23k226https://bsky.app/profile/astiunion.bsky.social/post/3mwlogbz7ss2hPictured below Stephanie Horan, ASTI School Steward and Pádraig Murphy, ASTI Honorary National Organiser ASTI in St. Brigid's Presentation Secondary School, Killarney, Co. Kerry28 Sep 2026 15:55 +0000at://did:plc:344amjlds7yt43bub375j2lb/app.bsky.feed.post/3mwlogbz7ss2hhttps://bsky.app/profile/astiunion.bsky.social/post/3mwloewanhc2hPictured below Gavin White, Michael Clifford, Turlough O'Brien, ASTI School Steward and Pádraig Murphy ASTI Honorary National Organiser in St. Brendan’s College, Killarney28 Sep 2026 15:54 +0000at://did:plc:344amjlds7yt43bub375j2lb/app.bsky.feed.post/3mwloewanhc2hhttps://bsky.app/profile/astiunion.bsky.social/post/3mwlfplncq22fPictured below Jimmy Staunton, ASTI Standing Committee Region One, Emily Briody, Pádraig Murphy ASTI Honorary National Organiser attending the Art Teachers Association of Ireland Annual Conference 2026 in The Model Art Gallery, Sligo.28 Sep 2026 13:19 +0000at://did:plc:344amjlds7yt43bub375j2lb/app.bsky.feed.post/3mwlfplncq22fhttps://bsky.app/profile/astiunion.bsky.social/post/3mwlflbfytc2fPictured below Alwyn Revill with Elayne Adamczyk Harrington, President of the Art Teachers Association of Ireland and Pádraig Murphy ASTI Honorary National Organiser attending the Art Teachers Association of Ireland Annual Conference 2026 in The Model Art Gallery, Sligo.28 Sep 2026 13:17 +0000at://did:plc:344amjlds7yt43bub375j2lb/app.bsky.feed.post/3mwlflbfytc2fhttps://bsky.app/profile/astiunion.bsky.social/post/3mwlfguqup22fPictured Lauren McTiernan, Alysha Enright and Pádraig Murphy, ASTI Honorary National Organiser attending the Art Teachers Association of Ireland Annual Conference 2026 in The Model Art Gallery, Sligo.28 Sep 2026 13:14 +0000at://did:plc:344amjlds7yt43bub375j2lb/app.bsky.feed.post/3mwlfguqup22fhttps://bsky.app/profile/astiunion.bsky.social/post/3mwleylffqc2fPictured below Pádraig Murphy, ASTI Honorary National Organiser, James Williams, Cian Twomey, Ciarán Collins in St. Brendan’s College, Killarney, Co. Kerry.28 Sep 2026 13:06 +0000at://did:plc:344amjlds7yt43bub375j2lb/app.bsky.feed.post/3mwleylffqc2fhttps://bsky.app/profile/astiunion.bsky.social/post/3mwkz6wpgyc2qASTI Vice President Adrieanne Healy and ASTI member Enda Whelton at the 3rd weekend of the National Convention on Education in Sligo.28 Sep 2026 09:35 +0000at://did:plc:344amjlds7yt43bub375j2lb/app.bsky.feed.post/3mwkz6wpgyc2qhttps://bsky.app/profile/astiunion.bsky.social/post/3mwdnjfqgq22zThe ASTI has made the decision to join the coordinated industrial action alongside other public service unions affiliated to the Irish Congress of Trade Unions. We will issue an industrial action directive to members shortly.25 Sep 2026 11:18 +0000at://did:plc:344amjlds7yt43bub375j2lb/app.bsky.feed.post/3mwdnjfqgq22zhttps://bsky.app/profile/astiunion.bsky.social/post/3mwbejpvgc22sAs well as two mortgage webinars for ASTI members on Sep 29 and Sep 30, Cornmarket is hosting a free health insurance webinar exclusive to ASTI members on the evening of October 7 - members can register here: tinyurl.com/AstiCornmarketHealth24 Sep 2026 13:31 +0000at://did:plc:344amjlds7yt43bub375j2lb/app.bsky.feed.post/3mwbejpvgc22shttps://bsky.app/profile/astiunion.bsky.social/post/3mw72tjf6uk2aAs the ASTI, alongside other public service unions, continue to campaign for fair and appropriate pay for public servants, this year’s WTD theme has particular relevance: fair pay is a key part of recognising the value of teachers and ensuring that the profession is properly supported and respected.23 Sep 2026 15:33 +0000at://did:plc:344amjlds7yt43bub375j2lb/app.bsky.feed.post/3mw72tjf6uk2ahttps://bsky.app/profile/astiunion.bsky.social/post/3mw435bk4i22gWe want to thank our General Secretary Kieran Christie for his dedicated service to the ASTI and for his generous and supportive leadership. Kieran has served as the union’s GS for over a decade. We wish him all the very best in his future endeavours. ❤️22 Sep 2026 11:00 +0000at://did:plc:344amjlds7yt43bub375j2lb/app.bsky.feed.post/3mw435bk4i22ghttps://bsky.app/profile/astiunion.bsky.social/post/3mvzi3hhyvk2g❕Reminder❕ If your ballot papers have not been sent back to Head Office yet, do so ASAP so that they reach us before the deadline.21 Sep 2026 10:14 +0000at://did:plc:344amjlds7yt43bub375j2lb/app.bsky.feed.post/3mvzi3hhyvk2ghttps://bsky.app/profile/astiunion.bsky.social/post/3mw226de7y22nPádraig Murphy, ASTI Honorary National Organiser, Shana Ducci, David Ducci and Gabriel Ducci attending Post Primary Music Teachers Association Conference 2026 in Whites Hotel, Wexford Town.21 Sep 2026 15:37 +0000at://did:plc:344amjlds7yt43bub375j2lb/app.bsky.feed.post/3mw226de7y22nhttps://bsky.app/profile/astiunion.bsky.social/post/3mw2247sqyc2nPádraig Murphy, ASTI Honorary National Organiser with Áine Balfe ASTI Music Subject Representative at the Post Primary Music Teacher Association Annual Conference 2026 in Whites Hotel, Wexford Town.21 Sep 2026 15:36 +0000at://did:plc:344amjlds7yt43bub375j2lb/app.bsky.feed.post/3mw2247sqyc2nhttps://bsky.app/profile/astiunion.bsky.social/post/3mvzzdqeiws2nPádraig Murphy, ASTI Honorary National Organiser with Lena Hally attending Post Primary Music Teachers Assocation Annual Conference 2026 in Whites Hotel, Wexford Town.21 Sep 2026 15:23 +0000at://did:plc:344amjlds7yt43bub375j2lb/app.bsky.feed.post/3mvzzdqeiws2nhttps://bsky.app/profile/astiunion.bsky.social/post/3mvzsybjt6s25Pictured below Pádraig Murphy, ASTI Honorary National Organiser, Carrie Lyng, Caroline Moggan attending Post Primary Music Teachers Association Annual Conference 2026 in Whites Hotel, Wexford.21 Sep 2026 13:29 +0000at://did:plc:344amjlds7yt43bub375j2lb/app.bsky.feed.post/3mvzsybjt6s25https://bsky.app/profile/astiunion.bsky.social/post/3mvzsrocu3c25Pictured below Pádraig Murphy, ASTI Honorary National Organiser with Caroline Moggan attending Post Primary Music Teachers Association Annual Conference 2026 in Whites Hotel, Wexford.21 Sep 2026 13:25 +0000at://did:plc:344amjlds7yt43bub375j2lb/app.bsky.feed.post/3mvzsrocu3c25https://bsky.app/profile/astiunion.bsky.social/post/3mvzm22nuz22gWe asked members to share their insights and advice for those starting out in teaching this September - read more in the current edition of ASTIR which is in schools and online now.21 Sep 2026 11:24 +0000at://did:plc:344amjlds7yt43bub375j2lb/app.bsky.feed.post/3mvzm22nuz22ghttps://bsky.app/profile/astiunion.bsky.social/post/3mvzi3hhyvk2g❕Reminder❕ If your ballot papers have not been sent back to Head Office yet, do so ASAP so that they reach us before the deadline.21 Sep 2026 10:14 +0000at://did:plc:344amjlds7yt43bub375j2lb/app.bsky.feed.post/3mvzi3hhyvk2ghttps://bsky.app/profile/astiunion.bsky.social/post/3mvs3suwat22eMake sure your vote is counted - we must speak as one voice in defence of teachers' living standards and the future of our profession, and must stand with our fellow teacher unions and the wider public sector unions.18 Sep 2026 11:45 +0000at://did:plc:344amjlds7yt43bub375j2lb/app.bsky.feed.post/3mvs3suwat22ehttps://bsky.app/profile/astiunion.bsky.social/post/3mvrx3544es2zCornmarket's mortgage experts are providing two evening webinars to exclusive to ASTI members in the coming weeks: - Sep 29: First time buyers/movers - Sep 30: Switchers Members should register at cornmarket.info/ASTIMortgages18 Sep 2026 10:21 +0000at://did:plc:344amjlds7yt43bub375j2lb/app.bsky.feed.post/3mvrx3544es2z