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28/05/2003
Unions meet Blair over water proposals
A delegation from the Transport and General Workers' Union (TGWU) was set to meet with Prime Minister Tony Blair today to discuss the introduction of water charges in Northern Ireland.
Union leaders are arguing their case against such measures given that as many as 600 jobs could go if current proposals are introduced. They have already threatened industrial action if the plans go ahead.
A series of meetings being held across Northern Ireland as part of the public consultation process have already led to angry protest from the public.
It followed the release of a document in March which set out the Government's plans for a £3bn investment programme. However there are fears that such plans could lead to privatisation.
Under EU rules, some form of water charge for households in Northern Ireland must be in place by 2010, but water rates could be brought in as early as 2006 under the Government's new proposals.
(MB)
Union leaders are arguing their case against such measures given that as many as 600 jobs could go if current proposals are introduced. They have already threatened industrial action if the plans go ahead.
A series of meetings being held across Northern Ireland as part of the public consultation process have already led to angry protest from the public.
It followed the release of a document in March which set out the Government's plans for a £3bn investment programme. However there are fears that such plans could lead to privatisation.
Under EU rules, some form of water charge for households in Northern Ireland must be in place by 2010, but water rates could be brought in as early as 2006 under the Government's new proposals.
(MB)
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