Mayo school secretaries and caretakers to go on strike

School secretaries and caretakers in Mayo are set to go on strike tomorrow after talks at the Workplace Relations Commission failed to resolve a dispute over pensions.

The talks took place in a bid to avert strike action.

Representatives of the Fórsa trade union left the WRC after three hours of negotiations.

Schools will remain open as normal for all students, and teaching and learning will continue without disruption.

Unfortunately, the school phones and office will not be manned for the duration of the strike.

The primary means of communication between school and home will be through VSware, student journal or the school email address.

Any visits to schools must be by prior arrangement through the school email address.