On Wednesday, the three public transport unions – Unite, GMB and Siptu – confirmed their members will join the action. “It will bring all public transport services in Northern Ireland to a standstill,” the unions said. They have urged Northern Ireland Secretary Chris Heaton-Harris to intervene in the absence of a functioning devolved government and make the pay award. Sinn Fein vice president Michelle O’Neill said public sector workers have been “forced into a horrible position” of taking strike action. “They will not be used as political pawns in a process that would see the return of the Northern Ireland Executive,” he said.

Source: The Herald January 10, 2024 19:00 UTC