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Northern Ireland Transport Workers Cancel February Strike

Public transport workers in Northern Ireland have decided to call off a planned strike, originally scheduled for February 15th, to provide room for political leaders to present an improved pay offer. The move comes amidst a long-standing dispute over pay, with workers having walked out six times since December, threatening bus and rail services in the region.

Union Decision and Future Actions

Unions representing the workers have opted to postpone the strike, with hopes that the delay will prompt a more favourable pay proposal. However, they have emphasized that if a satisfactory offer is not forthcoming, bus and train services will face disruption from a 72-hour strike starting on February 27th.

Government Response and Funding Allocation

Infrastructure Minister John O’Dowd has welcomed the decision, seeing it as an opportunity to engage in constructive dialogue regarding the workers’ pay concerns. The announcement coincides with the recent restoration of devolution in Northern Ireland, accompanied by a substantial funding injection of £3.3bn from the UK government, with nearly £600m designated for addressing public sector pay grievances.

Union Confidence and Call for Action

The Irish Congress of Trade Unions (ICTU) has expressed confidence in the availability of funds to address pay claims following discussions with Finance Minister Caoimhe Archibald. While acknowledging the funding allocation, unions stress the need for immediate action to rectify the longstanding pay disparities faced by public sector workers in Northern Ireland.

Challenges and Urgency for Resolution: The series of strikes in recent months underscore the urgency for a resolution to the ongoing pay dispute, which has seen public sector workers demanding equitable pay in comparison to their counterparts elsewhere in the UK. With the executive emphasizing the need for long-term funding stability, unions urge swift action to translate promises of increased budgets into tangible pay increases for workers.

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