NI Education: School staff strike to cause 'severe disruption'

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Thousands of non-teaching education staff are to take industrial action over pay and education cuts.

Schools are likely to face severe disruption and some possible closures due to strike action by four big unions on Thursday 16 November.That includes bus drivers, school catering staff, classroom assistants, cleaners and other support workers.

Unison, Unite and GMB members employed by the Education Authority will walk out for the full day on Thursday, while NIPSA members will strike for two hours after the start of their shifts.Stormont's education budget under severe pressure "We are taking steps to mitigate the impact of the action, however, due to the large number of staff anticipated to be involved in the planned action, we are expecting significant disruption," a spokesperson said.

 

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