Menu
28/11/2005
NI civil servants consider action over 'insulting' pay offer
Civil Service union Nipsa is to consult with its members over a pay offer it claims is "insulting" and "disgraceful".
The union claims that most of its members would receive a 0.2% pay rise under the terms and conditions presently on offer.
Nipsa representative Jim Corey said: "NI civil service rates of pay increased by only 2% between 1 April 2002 and August 2005 - a massive 7.39% below the annual rate of inflation in that period.
"For the Secretary of State [Peter Hain] to insist that the vast majority of members will receive only a 0.2% increase in rate in 2005 is insulting. This will demoralise and demotivate members even more."
Nipsa members are said to be angered by the deal busting agreement over pay as it apparently flies in the face of a recommendation by senior civil servant Sir Neil MacIntosh that NI civil servants should receive "substantial" pay rises to bring them into line with national rates of pay for the so-called "Home Civil Service" which the union claims received a 3.9% average pay rise in 2005.
The union's executive is currently consulting with branches, but is already recommending strike action to members. A ballot is expected early in January 2006.
In 2004, industrial action, short of an all out strike, by NI civil servants disrupted the working of many government departments and agencies for 10 months.
(SP/GB)
The union claims that most of its members would receive a 0.2% pay rise under the terms and conditions presently on offer.
Nipsa representative Jim Corey said: "NI civil service rates of pay increased by only 2% between 1 April 2002 and August 2005 - a massive 7.39% below the annual rate of inflation in that period.
"For the Secretary of State [Peter Hain] to insist that the vast majority of members will receive only a 0.2% increase in rate in 2005 is insulting. This will demoralise and demotivate members even more."
Nipsa members are said to be angered by the deal busting agreement over pay as it apparently flies in the face of a recommendation by senior civil servant Sir Neil MacIntosh that NI civil servants should receive "substantial" pay rises to bring them into line with national rates of pay for the so-called "Home Civil Service" which the union claims received a 3.9% average pay rise in 2005.
The union's executive is currently consulting with branches, but is already recommending strike action to members. A ballot is expected early in January 2006.
In 2004, industrial action, short of an all out strike, by NI civil servants disrupted the working of many government departments and agencies for 10 months.
(SP/GB)
Related Northern Ireland News Stories
Click here for the latest headlines.
29 January 2024
NI To Be Enabled To Legislate Against Tobacco And Vaping
The Department of Health has welcomed the UK Government's plans to enable Northern Ireland to legislate to increase the smoking age and to introduce measures aimed at reducing youth vaping, subject to Northern Ireland Assembly agreement.
NI To Be Enabled To Legislate Against Tobacco And Vaping
The Department of Health has welcomed the UK Government's plans to enable Northern Ireland to legislate to increase the smoking age and to introduce measures aimed at reducing youth vaping, subject to Northern Ireland Assembly agreement.
24 January 2024
Belfast City Airport Donates Over £17,000 To AWARE NI
Belfast City Airport has supported AWARE NI with donations totalling £17,774 over a two-year official Charity Partnership.
Belfast City Airport Donates Over £17,000 To AWARE NI
Belfast City Airport has supported AWARE NI with donations totalling £17,774 over a two-year official Charity Partnership.
24 January 2024
Alliance Calls For Urgent Reform Of NI Dementia Care
The Alliance Party has called for dementia treatment in Northern Ireland to be urgently reformed and updated to capture new breakthroughs arising from research.
Alliance Calls For Urgent Reform Of NI Dementia Care
The Alliance Party has called for dementia treatment in Northern Ireland to be urgently reformed and updated to capture new breakthroughs arising from research.
19 January 2024
AIB NI To Host Event During Apprenticeship Week
AIB NI has announced that its holding an event for young people, parents and career changers during NI Apprenticeship Week. The bank has partnered with early talent experts Workplus to hold the event at 5.00 pm on the 6 February at the AIB NI head office.
AIB NI To Host Event During Apprenticeship Week
AIB NI has announced that its holding an event for young people, parents and career changers during NI Apprenticeship Week. The bank has partnered with early talent experts Workplus to hold the event at 5.00 pm on the 6 February at the AIB NI head office.
19 January 2024
Openreach Upgrades Broadband To Properties Across NI
Openreach has upgraded properties across NI to full fibre broadband through a dedicated funding programme. Over 86 per cent of properties across Northern Ireland now able to upgrade on the Openreach network.
Openreach Upgrades Broadband To Properties Across NI
Openreach has upgraded properties across NI to full fibre broadband through a dedicated funding programme. Over 86 per cent of properties across Northern Ireland now able to upgrade on the Openreach network.
-
Northern Ireland WeatherThis Evening and Tonight:Dry with clear skies this evening. Patchy cloud will increase at times overnight, but some clear spells too. Light winds and some patchy shallow mist or fog towards dawn. Minimum temperature 2 °C.
