Coverage of a national teachers’ strike on 17 June was nearly universal. The teachers protest against cuts in education, including layoffs and lower severance pay. The strike was planned for the first day of the national exams period, in order to maximise the pressure on the government.
English: http://www.ei-ie.org/en/news/news_details/2590
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