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15/04/2003
NI social workers to go on strike
Social workers across Northern Ireland are to go on strike later this week in a dispute over pay and leave conditions following a breakdown in talks with management on Monday.
The trade union, Northern Ireland public service alliance (Nipsa) says more than 80% of its members were supporting a call for strike action on Wednesday and Thursday.
Members also say they plan to take further industrial action later in the month if the dispute is not resolved satisfactorily.
(MB)
The trade union, Northern Ireland public service alliance (Nipsa) says more than 80% of its members were supporting a call for strike action on Wednesday and Thursday.
Members also say they plan to take further industrial action later in the month if the dispute is not resolved satisfactorily.
(MB)
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