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04/06/2024
School Support Worker Unions Suspend All Strike Action
School support worker unions have announced the full suspension of planned strike action, which had been due to be held today, Tuesday 04 May.
NIPSA and GMB unions have called off action with all support staff unions now agreeing to suspend action to allow new talks.
Welcoming the decision Education Minister Paul Givan said: "I very much welcome that further positive and constructive engagement has taken place today resulting in strike action planned by Unite the Union for tomorrow being called off. This is a very positive development that allows our schools to be open as normal for all our children and young people.
"I will continue to work constructively with unions and my Executive colleagues to find a permanent resolution to the ongoing pay and grading dispute.
"I do not underestimate the important role played by support workers both in the classroom and in the various roles they play in areas such as transport and catering to ensure that pupils who depend on them, receive the vital support they deserve."
NIPSA and GMB unions have called off action with all support staff unions now agreeing to suspend action to allow new talks.
Welcoming the decision Education Minister Paul Givan said: "I very much welcome that further positive and constructive engagement has taken place today resulting in strike action planned by Unite the Union for tomorrow being called off. This is a very positive development that allows our schools to be open as normal for all our children and young people.
"I will continue to work constructively with unions and my Executive colleagues to find a permanent resolution to the ongoing pay and grading dispute.
"I do not underestimate the important role played by support workers both in the classroom and in the various roles they play in areas such as transport and catering to ensure that pupils who depend on them, receive the vital support they deserve."
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