Both the ASTI and TUI could decide today to strike as soon as Christmas after talks on the reforms broke down earlier this week.
They won't agree to a compromise from the Education Minister that would see 40 percent of marks for the junior cycle assessed by teachers.
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The Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform Brendan Howlin says the modified proposals are a very important leap forward and is supported by pupils and parents.
He is hoping that teachers unions on reflection will embrace it as well.
