Abuse of Education Workers on Social Media

Conference despairs at the extreme rise in the abuse of schools and individual teachers and support staff on social media. Conference further despairs at the apparent refusal of the Employing Authorities to provide clear support and guidance to Boards of Governors when members of staff are faced with such damaging and harmful situations and to address this issue in a serious and robust manner. Conference demands that strict measures are put in place as a matter of urgency to protect the mental health and reputations of teachers, principals and support staff subjected to such behaviour. Conference further demands that the ICTU Executive exerts pressure where necessary to ensure that accountability for such behaviour is enshrined in legislation.