The General Secretary of the NIPSA trade union, Carmel Gates, has stated that civil servants feel they need to "make a bigger noise" and that cuts have already had a significant impact on services, with workers questioning whether they should remain in the public sector.
Gates has spoken to all of Northern Ireland's main political parties about the pay issue.
The UK government has no authority to negotiate pay in Northern Ireland.
LONDON DAILY ARCHIVE
Civil Servants in Northern Ireland Consider General Strike Over Pay Offer
Civil servants in Northern Ireland are considering a general strike in September over a recent pay offer of £552, which they feel is insulting and inadequate.
02 July 2023 · 22:30 UTC
