Tag Archives: Newry Mourne and Down
Workers at Newry, Mourne and Down District Council set first day of strike action for Thursday 3rd December
All four staff trade unions, Unite, GMB, NIPSA and SIPTU, agree first twenty-four hour action to defend pay and conditions In a joint trade union side statement, workforce representatives laid the blame for the ‘regrettable’ industrial dispute at the feet … Continue reading
Workers vote overwhelmingly for industrial action to defend pay and conditions in Newry, Mourne and Down
Unions call for council management to address workers’ grievances and avoid unnecessary and serious disruption to vital council services including cleansing and bin collections UNITE, GMB, NIPSA and SIPTU to agree plan for escalation and potential strike dates on Tuesday … Continue reading
Trade unions proceed with industrial action ballot over council bosses £2,500 pay attack at Newry, Mourne and Down
Unions left no alternative but proceed to ballot after management attempts to resolve longstanding legacy council workforce differences by attacking pay and T&Cs Council workers encouraged to participate in the ballot and send the strongest possible message to management that … Continue reading
Workers at Newry, Mourne and Down district council to be balloted on strike action
Staff protest confirmed for upcoming council meeting at Downshire Civic Centre, Downpatrick on Monday, 3rd September All four unions representing employees to bring forward unprecedented, joint consultative ballot on industrial action August 27th: Alan Perry, chair of the Joint Trade … Continue reading









