The strikes will take place in the last week of April and early May, a union spokesman confirmed.
Unite the Union says the move comes after “employers’ failure to provide an improved offer to pay workers”.
Unite Regional Officer Gareth Scott said the workers had taken “a powerful first week of strikes just a few weeks ago”.
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“They also gathered in large numbers in Stormont to emphasize their determination to defend themselves against the cost of living crisis,” he added.
“These employers must meet the expectations for the payment of their labor force. Their failure to do so far has led to this escalation and the unnecessary interruption that will inevitably lead to it. “
The following strike schedule is planned by Unite:
- Educational body from April 26 to May 1 and from May 3 to May 8
- Antrim and Newtown City Council, Armagh, Banbridge and Craigavon City Council, Belfast City Council, Cosway Coast and Glens City Council, Derry City and Strabin County Council, Ferman and Oma County Council, Cass and Lisburn City Council Mead and East Antree, Mid-Ulster County Council, North West Regional College, Belfast Metropolitan College, Southeastern Regional College from 25 April to 1 May and from 3 May to 8 May;
- Nury, Morne and Down County Council 6 May;
- Ards & North Down Borough Council from May 3 to May 15;
- NI Housing Executive from April 25 to May 5 and from May 3 to May 8;
- St. Columbus and Lumen Christie College from April 26 to May 1 and from May 3 to May 8.
In a statement issued Thursday by the education authority, a spokesman said the outage was expected to affect a number of EA services from home to school (yellow bus), some school meals services and the availability of some non-teaching staff, especially in special services. schools.
Lara Duffield, Director of Human Resources and Corporate Services at EA, said: “We remain very concerned about the disproportionate impact of both industrial action groups on students, schools and families and will continue to do our utmost to minimize disruptions. possible.
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“We would call on Unite to work with us to agree on exceptions to minimize the impact on the most vulnerable students, including those attending special schools.
“We need to start national negotiations for the 22/23 pay reward, and we would encourage Unite to join its union colleagues in engaging constructively. In addition, we will continue to engage collectively with all our unions on local issues affecting payment terms.
“For updates on how EA’s services are affected by industrial action, parents can visit our website and our social media channels.”
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