School secretaries & caretakers in Sligo ready to escalate strike action

School secretaries and caretakers in Sligo say they’re ready to escalate strike action in their fight for fair pensions and entitlements.A large protest took place in the town centre last Friday, echoing wider action outside Leinster House earlier in the week.Staff warn that disruptions will intensify as schools reopen, urging the government to return to talks.They returned to the picket lines today, as a third day of strike action continues.Speaking to Ocean FM News, Richy Carrothers from Fórsa says workers want fairness, not picket lines.