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NI Water Staff Strike Over Pay Disputes, More Action Possible

12/31/2025

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NI Water staff, including non-frontline members of the Nipsa union, began a one-day strike over pay disputes.
Nipsa general secretary Carmel Gates warned of potential further action if negotiations do not progress, citing concerns about worsening weather affecting water services.
Union member Paddy Harkin expressed frustration over delayed pay negotiations, indicating non-frontline workers feel overlooked.
NI Water's Director of People & Learning, Rose Kelly, stated that pay awards for frontline workers have been authorized, while negotiations for non-frontline staff continue.
NI Water remains open to discussions and aims to minimize service disruptions.

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NI Water staff, including non-frontline members of the Nipsa union, began a one-day strike over pay disputes.
Nipsa general secretary Carmel Gates warned of potential further action if negotiations do not progress, citing concerns about worsening weather affecting water services.
Union member Paddy Harkin expressed frustration over delayed pay negotiations, indicating non-frontline workers feel overlooked.
NI Water's Director of People & Learning, Rose Kelly, stated that pay awards for frontline workers have been authorized, while negotiations for non-frontline staff continue.
NI Water remains open to discussions and aims to minimize service disruptions.