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Teaching unions accept 5.5% pay rise, ending strike threat

Teaching unions in Northern Ireland accepted a revised 5.5% pay increase for 2024–25, averting strike action after rejecting two prior offers. The deal includes an independent review of teacher workloads.

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BusinessTeaching unions accept 5.5% pay rise, ending strike threat

Teaching unions in Northern Ireland accepted a revised 5.5% pay increase for 2024–25, averting strike action after rejecting two prior offers. The deal includes an independent review of teacher workloads.

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