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21/03/2022
Council Services Could Be Disrupted By Strike Action
Council services across Northern Ireland could be disrupted as a result of a seven-day strike by Unite the Union, which began today, Monday 21 March.
The majority of services are expected to operate as normal, or with minimal disruption, but it is likely the industrial action will have an impact on some waste collection and street cleansing routes, as well as other frontline services and council venues.
It is understood that councils are working hard to minimise the impact on residents and businesses and will provide regular updates throughout the week through their websites and social media channels.
All burial and cremation services will continue to operate as normal throughout the week. Death registrations will also take place as normal.
The industrial action, which is taking place across NI councils and other public sector organisations, is in relation to NJC pay, which is negotiated nationally for England, Wales and Northern Ireland by the National Employers for Local Government Services.
The majority of services are expected to operate as normal, or with minimal disruption, but it is likely the industrial action will have an impact on some waste collection and street cleansing routes, as well as other frontline services and council venues.
It is understood that councils are working hard to minimise the impact on residents and businesses and will provide regular updates throughout the week through their websites and social media channels.
All burial and cremation services will continue to operate as normal throughout the week. Death registrations will also take place as normal.
The industrial action, which is taking place across NI councils and other public sector organisations, is in relation to NJC pay, which is negotiated nationally for England, Wales and Northern Ireland by the National Employers for Local Government Services.
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