Road service workers across Northern Ireland vote overwhelmingly to strike after 2% pay offer

The GMB union, which represents the workers, said 94 per cent of their members backed strike action.

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A spokesperson for the GMB said: “Facing a derisory 2 per cent pay offer – a huge real terms cut with inflation over 13 per cent – the workers have decided to take action.

"The workers previously received decent bonuses, but these have also been repeatedly curtailed – further reducing their take home pay.”

Alan Perry, GMB regional organiser, said: “The least any worker deserves is decent pay to get through the worst cost of living crisis in decades.

“This clear result shows the frustration of these workers. They need a fair pay offer in recognition of their important work.

“The Westminster Government needs to get serious on pay for working people across Northern Ireland’s vital public services.”