“Working class people are really struggling with the surge in prices and the cost of living crisis, the complete inaction from government.”
Unite Union members begin strike action in Fermanagh
“As a working class councillor I’m here to stand in solidarity with the council workers and the front line workers.”
Fermanagh council workers set for strike action
Council workers, education and housing executive workers announce first week of strike action for pay justice.
Health unions threatening to strike after pay rise ‘insult’
HEALTH workers in Fermanagh have described a proposal that would give NHS workers a pay rise of just one percent as an “insult.” With unions now threatening strike action after voicing their “disgust” at the plan, fears have emerged that the proposal could lead to local workers quitting their jobs which would add further pressure to staffing levels at […]
Further health strikes to hit SWAH next week
FURTHER strike action has been scheduled to take place at SWAH this week after failed negotiations between health unions across the North and the Department of Health. From 10am to 2pm on Friday, all Unison members from the Western Trust at SWAH, Omagh Hospital and Altnagelvin Hospital. Patricia McKeown, Regional Secretary of Unison said, “The […]
Don’t use us as political football, says health union
ON Monday members of Unison, gathered once again at the picket line to demonstrate their frustrations over pay parity and staffing levels, with further action to cause serious disruption across all boards of the local community and SWAH. Members of the union have demanded that the health service “should not be used as political leverage,” […]
Fears over massive disruption as nurses’ to strike
PHARMACY staff at SWAH kicked off the first leg of industrial action this week, with further strike action by union members to take place over the coming weeks. Chief Executive of the Western Trust, Dr Anne Kilgallen said, “The treatment and care of our patients and service users will remain our top priority. “We wish […]
Pay freeze health workers warn of huge strike action
Fermanagh health sector workers could be taking to picket lines in the new year if something isn’t done to improve their working conditions.
Travel disruption as bus users braced for all-out strik
The No 30 route from Doengal to Dublin, via Fermanagh, is expected to be disrupted by the stike.