Irish school support staff begin indefinite strike for pension rights, impacting 2,000 schools.

School secretaries and caretakers in Ireland have started an indefinite strike, demanding inclusion in the public service pension scheme and other entitlements. Despite being paid directly by the Department of Education, they are not classified as public servants, leaving many without a pension. The strike affects around 2,000 schools and includes rallies across the country, following failed negotiations with the Workplace Relations Commission.