Ifut Ireland

📢 Attention IFUT Members!

Exciting news! Our webinar on the Public Sector Agreement 2024-2026 is now available for viewing. With the vote opening on February 16th, it’s crucial for every member to be well-informed about the key issues we’re facing.

This proposal impacts members of the public sector, including retirees. An informed vote is essential for shaping our future together. We encourage you to watch the webinar, grasp the details of the proposals, and get ready to make an informed decision.

Let’s participate actively in our union's democratic process. The direction we take from here depends on your vote.

Don’t miss out on this opportunity to contribute to our collective future. Watch the webinar now: https://youtu.be/JsbMjYc-gsw

IFUT Public Sector Pay Proposal Webinar IFUT members, don't miss our webinar recording on the Public Sector Agreement 2024 – 2026, available now . The secret ballot vote opens tomorrow, the 16th of...

Article in this mornings The Irish Times 'More than a third of teaching staff in higher education institutions consider their employment to be precarious with many saying they are not paid out of term and will have to leave the sector to find permanent jobs.'

Over one-third of higher education teaching staff are considering leaving - survey Staff complain of not being paid out of term and being employed on temporary or part-time contracts

Irish Examiner leading with the Ifut Ireland report on Precarious Employment in Higher Education this morning.'Study shows ‘alarming levels’ of precarious employment within higher education' https://ow.ly/1uqz50PVpaw

Study shows ‘alarming levels’ of precarious employment within higher education Some 65% of precarious staff working unpaid hours are female, compared with 53% of permanent staff, according to the Irish Federation of University Teachers survey

Don't miss out on the IFUT Report Launch Event 📆 October 11th! 📍. Contributors include IFUT Precarity Committee as well as Irish Congress General Secretary Reidy. Register now at https://ow.ly/BkjT50PPKxk 🚀

🎓 IFUT's Pre-Budget Submission published in July urged the government to boost higher education funding by €307 yearly, addressing precarity. University Presidents have echoed our call.

IFUT Pre Budget Submission 2023 | Irish Federation of University Teachers See below a link to the Irish Federation of University Teachers, Pre Budget Submission 2023. Public Report PDF:  20230530prebudgetsubmissionfinal.pdf

🎉 World Teachers’ Day!

💙 Today, we celebrate teachers and educators who create the future every day in classrooms around the 🌍

📢 We call on the governments to value and respect educators & in particular, END Precarity!

📣 Exciting News! 🚀 Join us at the Report Launch event on Oct 11th! Discover the results of our survey on precarious employment, workload, and conditions in Higher Education. Your voice matters!
🗓️ Date: Oct 11th
🕚 Time: 11 am - 1 pm
📍 Venue: Royal Irish Academy, Dublin 2

📝 Register here: https://ow.ly/BkjT50PPKxk

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Precarious Employment in Higher Education Report launch, which will take place on 11th October, from 11 am to 1 pm in the Royal Irish Academy, Dawson Street, Dublin 2.

🎓📣 Exciting News! Presenting the IFUT Pre Budget Submission 📊 – our roadmap to Decent Work & a thriving higher education sector! 🏛️📚 Join us as we shape Ireland's future together🌟💡https://ifut.pulse.ly/6tkt2odbhx

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IFUT Pre Budget Submission 2023 | Irish Federation of University Teachers See below a link to the Irish Federation of University Teachers, Pre Budget Submission 2023. Public Report PDF:  20230530prebudgetsubmissionfinal.pdf

📢Irish Federations of University Teachers (IFUT) Advocates for Urgent Reforms to Enhance Higher and Further Education

A constructive meeting was held today between IFUT's General Secretary, Frank Jones, and Sinn Féin's Spokesperson on Further and Higher Education, Mairéad Farrell TD. The purpose of the meeting was to discuss IFUT's pre-budget submission and to address various pressing concerns that impact both the Higher and Further Education sector.

During the discussions, Mr Jones took the opportunity to highlight a series of issues that are problematic across the sector. A noteworthy point raised by IFUT in this regard pertains to the continuing utilisation of the Employment Control Framework (ECF) - a mechanism introduced during the economic recession that places constraints on staffing levels within universities. Despite acknowledgements by successive governments for the need to abolish the ECF, it remains in effect, causing mounting frustration within the sector.

IFUT contends that the ECF need to be scrapped. Universities need adequate resourcing to facilitate the recruitment of additional academic staff members on decent and fair work contracts. This is crucial not only for the benefit of educators but also to enhance the overall educational experience for students. The ongoing retention of the ECF will have disastrous long-term effects on Higher Education.

“While we welcome recent announcements from Minister Harris regarding additional staffing within universities, the measure is at best running to a standstill,” commented Mr Jones.
As the Government prepares for its upcoming budget, IFUT calls upon policymakers and stakeholders to heed the collective voice advocating for reform. The time is now for decisive action to dismantle the barriers posed by the ECF and to prioritise the allocation of resources that will reinvigorate academia, support educators, and provide students with the learning environment that they deserve.

👉https://tinyurl.com/39tewtmk