The GMB and other unions have suspended industrial action in Northern Ireland Water while a new offer in the pensions dispute is put to members.
The GMB and the other two unions in Northern Ireland Water have issued a statement after a meeting yesterday of union representatives to consider a new offer in the dispute on pensions that begun last month.
Alan Perry, GMB Regional Officer, said:
“GMB and the other two unions, NIPSA and Unite, are satisfied that sufficient progress has been made to allow us to consult with our members on the offer tabled by Northern Ireland Water early this morning."
We are pleased to say that union representatives have in the meantime agreed that the industrial action can be suspended to allow for this consultation with our members to take place. Until such times as we can begin the consultation we will not be sharing any further detail with the media however we are aiming to provide the full detailed offer to union members as soon as possible."
The immediate focus of all our members will now be to support Northern Ireland Water in restoring services to customers across Northern Ireland and in particular in the west of the province.”
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