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Northern Ireland public transport trade unions agree to re-enter discussions with Translink management

Joint Trade Union press release The three public transport trade unions, UNITE, GMB and SIPTU, have agreed to re-enter discussions with Translink’s management with the aim of achieving a resolution to the ongoing pay dispute over the 2023-24 pay offer. … Continue reading

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Inadequate pay offer by Translink rejected by public transport unions

Strike action starting 27 February remains in place  The three frontline passenger transport unions Unite, GMB and SIPTU have rejected an inadequate pay offer made by Translink yesterday (Thursday 22 February). The offer was tabled by Translink in pay talks … Continue reading

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Public transport unions to escalate strike action next month

Joint transport unions press release The three public transport trade unions, Unite, GMB and SIPTU, will today (Monday 22 January) notify Translink of further planned strike action on Thursday (1 February). This is the first of a likely four further … Continue reading

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Public transport unions confirm Translink strike on Thursday 18 January

Joint transport union press release  Secretary of state for Northern Ireland Chris Heaton-Harris must release funds to provide a pay increase for all public sector workers Strike action will include all bus and rail drivers, engineers, signal workers and conciliation … Continue reading

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Public transport workers in Unite, GMB and SIPTU to strike over pay on Friday

Strike will bring all bus and rail services in Northern Ireland to a standstill Members of Unite, GMB and SIPTU employed by Translink will hold a further 24-hour strike action commencing on a staggered basis from 00.01am Friday [December 21]. … Continue reading

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