Tag Archives: Kieran Ellison
Further strike action unavoidable unless budget addresses low-pay crisis in Northern Ireland school support staffing
95% of school support workers say that there are regular or occasional staffing shortages in their place of work Unite survey reveals impact of crisis on both workforce health and the care of children Unite the union issued a warning … Continue reading
Unite seeking meeting with minister for economy Conor Murphy over proposed closure of Castlereagh campus
Loss of further education campus in East Belfast will reinforce challenges facing communities experiencing educational disadvantage Unite the union has written to economy minister Conor Murphy to express the concerns of workers at the Castlereagh campus in East Belfast at … Continue reading
Unite announces strikes by Education Authority workers on Friday 1 December
Industrial action by school support workers, including bus drivers, set to coincide with wider public transport strike Unite the union has today notified the Education Authority of a further 24-hour strike by school support staff commencing at 00.01am on Friday 1 … Continue reading
Education Authority support staff to commence 48-hour strike action tomorrow over failure to deliver pay & grading review
Union warns of significant disruption to school transport and to some schools on first day of strike ahead of wider industrial action Communication from Department of Education confirms that business case for negotiated commitment has still not been submitted Almost … Continue reading
Education Authority notified of 48-hour strike by Unite members seeking pay and grading review
Education Authority notified of 48-hour strike by Unite members seeking pay and grading review Unite claims responsibility for industrial action escalation lies wholly on Department of Education for obstructive behaviour This afternoon, Unite the union notified the Education Authority of a 48-hour … Continue reading









