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UGWU rejects deal, rumoured that unions in Ulster are in talks to vote on a possible general strike
AP Moira
We can confirm that the UGWU have walked out within less of hour into the meeting between the Union's General Secretary and Minister Ken Skates. The Central Government had hope Skates would have broken the deadlock but it seemed that the union's leadership had used the third round of the talks as a publicity stunt. The General Secretary left the talks without a word to the press and went straight into his car with his negotiating team heading straight to the Union's HQ.
They released what seemed to be a pre-planned statement.
"The leadership alongside the membership have whole heartily reject the pay package and the attempt by the government to send their spin doctor sweeten the bitter pill push forward by them."
With the UGWU being largest union by memberships, representing council workers and public transport drivers. A one day strike would crippled the province transport infrastructure resulting in a standstill in road maintenance services including snow plowing and overnight gritting. This would negativity effectively communities living Upper Ulster Council area.
With the Province having highest unemployment and receiving least investment even a one day strike would push any steps achieved by central government to change this 10 steps back.
AP Moira
We can confirm that the UGWU have walked out within less of hour into the meeting between the Union's General Secretary and Minister Ken Skates. The Central Government had hope Skates would have broken the deadlock but it seemed that the union's leadership had used the third round of the talks as a publicity stunt. The General Secretary left the talks without a word to the press and went straight into his car with his negotiating team heading straight to the Union's HQ.
They released what seemed to be a pre-planned statement.
"The leadership alongside the membership have whole heartily reject the pay package and the attempt by the government to send their spin doctor sweeten the bitter pill push forward by them."
With the UGWU being largest union by memberships, representing council workers and public transport drivers. A one day strike would crippled the province transport infrastructure resulting in a standstill in road maintenance services including snow plowing and overnight gritting. This would negativity effectively communities living Upper Ulster Council area.
With the Province having highest unemployment and receiving least investment even a one day strike would push any steps achieved by central government to change this 10 steps back.