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UNISON EDUCATION MEMBERS VOTE FOR STRIKE

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UNISON EDUCATION MEMBERS VOTE FOR STRIKE

UNISON members working for the Education Authority will be taking to the picket line in the coming weeks. Thousands of workers have voted to strike and for action short of strike in a dispute that has seen them have to wait for up to 3 years to have their pay levels adjusted to reflect their work and worth.

Over 90% have voted for both strike and action short of strike.

UNISON EDUCATION MEMBERS BALLOTING FOR INDUSTRIAL ACTION

UNISON members across hundreds of schools are currently balloting on using industrial action in their dispute with the Education Authority.

Thousands of classroom assistants, school cooks, cleaners, transport and admin staff will cast their votes.  While our members await the resolution of the UK wide NJC 2023 pay claim which contractually uplifts pay, the cost of living crisis has hit them hard.

UNISON HEALTH MEMBERS TO TAKE 48 HOUR STRIKE ACTION ON 21st and 22nd SEPTEMBER 2023

UNISON members in the Health service in Northern Ireland will be taking to the picket lines next week.

On Thursday 21st and Friday 22nd of September during a period of 48 hours ambulance crews, nurses, health care assistants, pharmacists, radiographers, porters, admin and technical staff, cleaners and catering will be on strike.  Payroll staff will strike for a shorter period to ensure their co-workers receive their pay on time - a decision highly commended by their union colleagues.

UNISON PAYS TRIBUTE TO EDNA MAGILL

It is with deep regret that we have learned of the death of our esteemed member Edna Magill, former Branch Secretary Craigavon Health Branch and UNISON Regional Committee and Health Service group member.

We thank her for the significant contribution to our union and to the members she served with unwavering commitment. On behalf of UNISON Regional Committee and staff we extend our heartfelt condolences to her family.

NI Trade Unions gear up for action for fair wages and fairer financial settlement for Northern Ireland.

Today in Armagh, trade union leaders representing working people in all professions and occupations met to discuss the ongoing squeeze faced by everyone in Northern Ireland compounded by inadequate and insulting pay offers and the financial decisions of the NI Secretary of State Chris Heaton-Harris MP.

Speaking after the meeting, ICTU Assistant General Secretary Gerry Murphy said:

MEMBERS OF UNISON WORKING IN EDUCATION INFORM THE EDUCATION AUTHORITY OF STRIKE ACTION!

UNISON members have told us they are not prepared to be fobbed off and will vote in an industrial action ballot.

Our members in education have been landed in this disastrous situation because of the absence of an Assembly and no devolved government being in place. There is a reality that education services have been underfunded for years. A local Minister could at least begin steps to tackle the issue of low pay for education workers and bring in the badly needed pay and grading review that has been delayed for far too long.

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