16/07/2008
Workers Strike Over Pay Offer
Public Service workers in Northern Ireland have joined colleagues across the UK in a two-day strike over pay.
The employees have been offered a 2.5% pay rise, but union Unite insist that, due to inflation, this amounted to a real terms pay cut.
The local government association, however, has said that the offer is final.
Bin collections, leisure centres, Belfast Zoo, community centres and the City of Derry airport have all been disrupted in the row.
Unions have called for a 6% increase, citing the ever-increasing cost of living as reason for the necessary rise.
"Our members are living on the breadline, yet they have been offered a pay cut when rising living costs are causing working people to struggle,” said Albert Mills, senior regional organiser at Unite.
(NS/JM)
The employees have been offered a 2.5% pay rise, but union Unite insist that, due to inflation, this amounted to a real terms pay cut.
The local government association, however, has said that the offer is final.
Bin collections, leisure centres, Belfast Zoo, community centres and the City of Derry airport have all been disrupted in the row.
Unions have called for a 6% increase, citing the ever-increasing cost of living as reason for the necessary rise.
"Our members are living on the breadline, yet they have been offered a pay cut when rising living costs are causing working people to struggle,” said Albert Mills, senior regional organiser at Unite.
(NS/JM)
Related Northern Ireland News Stories
Click here for the latest headlines.
12 March 2024
O'Dowd Announces New Measures To Tackle MOT Waiting Lists
New measures designed to tackle MOT waiting lists have been announced by Infrastructure Minister John O'Dowd. Speaking in the Assembly on Monday, 11 March, Mr O'Dowd said he will explore the introduction of temporary exemption certificates and proposals to consult on testing every two years.
O'Dowd Announces New Measures To Tackle MOT Waiting Lists
New measures designed to tackle MOT waiting lists have been announced by Infrastructure Minister John O'Dowd. Speaking in the Assembly on Monday, 11 March, Mr O'Dowd said he will explore the introduction of temporary exemption certificates and proposals to consult on testing every two years.
08 March 2024
Additional £3m Announced For Supporting People Programme
An additional £3 million in funding for the Supporting People programme, which aims to the quality of life for vulnerable people through appropriate housing-related services, has been announced by Communities Minister Gordon Lyons.
Additional £3m Announced For Supporting People Programme
An additional £3 million in funding for the Supporting People programme, which aims to the quality of life for vulnerable people through appropriate housing-related services, has been announced by Communities Minister Gordon Lyons.
31 January 2024
Gaza Healthcare Workers Nominated For Nobel Peace Prize
The SDLP's Claire Hanna MP has nominated Gaza healthcare workers for a Nobel Peace Prize to recognise their efforts in the face of humanitarian devastation in Gaza.
Gaza Healthcare Workers Nominated For Nobel Peace Prize
The SDLP's Claire Hanna MP has nominated Gaza healthcare workers for a Nobel Peace Prize to recognise their efforts in the face of humanitarian devastation in Gaza.
22 September 2023
SF Calls On UK Govt To Deliver 'Fair Pay Deal'
As health and social care workers across NI take part in strike action, Sinn Féin has called on the UK government to "deliver a fair pay deal".
SF Calls On UK Govt To Deliver 'Fair Pay Deal'
As health and social care workers across NI take part in strike action, Sinn Féin has called on the UK government to "deliver a fair pay deal".
24 May 2021
Hovis Workers Agree Increased Pay Offer
A majority of Hovis workers have accepted an increased pay offer and strike action has now ended. Unite the union welcomed the offer and said it was as "decisive victory for workforce achieved through collective organisation and industrial militancy".
Hovis Workers Agree Increased Pay Offer
A majority of Hovis workers have accepted an increased pay offer and strike action has now ended. Unite the union welcomed the offer and said it was as "decisive victory for workforce achieved through collective organisation and industrial militancy".
-
Northern Ireland WeatherToday:Cloudy with further outbreaks of rain this morning, heavy at times, especially over north Antrim. Becoming drier and brighter this afternoon with sunny spells and a few showers. Winds becoming light. Maximum temperature 9 °C.Tonight:Further showers this evening, some heavy, especially in the east, dying out early tonight. Then mainly dry with clear periods developing, leading to a touch of frost and icy patches. Minimum temperature -1 °C.