Current funds 'insufficient', says NASUWT
Union calls for in depth review of education staffing and funding
An in depth review of staffing and funding of the Island's education system is needed.
That's the view of the NASUWT union, which began industrial action short strike earlier this week in response to a dispute over pay and conditions.
The dispute between unions and the Department of Education, Sport and Culture has been ongoing for several years.
Local negotiating secretary Geraldine O'Neill says the way education is funded needs to change:
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