INTO Elections
Views on Religious Inequality
Religious equality is becoming a bigger subject in the public domain every year. However, teachers of minority faiths and no faiths are rarely mentioned. How do the candidates think the INTO can support teachers who are effectively forced to work in conditions where they must hide their beliefs? Gregor Kerr I have always been committed to … Read more
Which cut do you think will be the hardest to reverse?
There were so many cuts made to our profession in the last decade, it’s hard to know where to start sometimes. However, which cut do the candidates think will be the most difficult to reverse? John Boyle I’m a very optimistic person. I do not focus on negativity as it’s simply too energy sapping. I … Read more
Is the union too hierarchal?
One criticism I have of the union is that it is far too hierarchal. In order to get anywhere near an influential position, one has to be able to get through a number of obstacles. Branch meetings can be difficult depending on the area you attend, the CEC representative at the helm, and even how … Read more
If the DES allowed you to reverse one cut they imposed, what would it be?
Over the last decade, the government made several cuts to the education budget. Very few have been fully reversed, especially to minority groups and vulnerable families. The cuts to SEN, for example, have been whitewashed away with the new model for allocated supports. However, what do our candidates believe would be the one cut they … Read more
What do you think is the INTO’s biggest challenge in the next few years?
In our series of questions to the INTO President candidates, we wonder what the biggest challenges are ahead. Gregor Kerr For our members North and South, pay is the key issue for the next 12 months. Members in Northern Ireland have been insulted by the outgoing Minister with the offer of a 0% pay ‘increase’. Having … Read more