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Official account for leading trade union NIPSA, championing over 45,000 public sector workers ✊

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Across the South this week, NIPSA officials joined picket lines in support of 300,000 public sector workers taking action for fair pay.

Visiting health, education, local government and emergency service workers, we listened to their stories and heard the growing pressure of rising costs and stagnant wages.

The same challenges are being felt here, where public sector workers are still waiting for their 2026 pay award. No worker should be forced to struggle while delivering the services our communities rely on.

#FairPayNow #NIPSA #Solidarity #PublicServices #TradeUnion by @nipsa_the_union

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Education support staff here are still waiting for an agreed pay award that colleagues elsewhere in the UK have already received.

NIPSA, UNISON, GMB and Unite have called on the Education Minister to approve the 3.3% NJC pay award without further delay, warning that workers cannot be left waiting indefinitely for a contractual entitlement.

Swipe through to read the full joint statement ➡️

#FairPay #EducationWorkers #NIPSA #TradeUnion #EducationSupportStaff #PublicServices #UnionStrong by @nipsa_the_union

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🚒 Their message is clear: government must engage and provide more.

@louthcountyfireservice today on the picket line, together with 300,000 public sector workers in the South as they campaign for fair pay.

#StrikeAction #FairPay #UnionStrong #NIPSA #SIPTU taken in Dundalk Fire & Rescue Service by @nipsa_the_union

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✊ A message of solidarity and support from NIPSA General Secretary Carmel Gates today at a picket line in Dundalk, where public sector workers were taking strike action for fair pay.

An injury to one is an injury to all.

#Solidarity #WorkersRights #NIPSA #TradeUnion UnionStrong taken in Dundalk, Co. Louth by @nipsa_the_union

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✊ United in solidarity. United for fair pay.

As over 300,000 workers in the Republic of Ireland prepare to strike for fair pay, we stand with them in their campaign for the pay deal they deserve.

#NIPSA #Solidarity #FairPay #TradeUnions #StrongerTogether taken in Belfast by @nipsa_the_union

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🧠 World Mental Health Day 2026

NIPSA supports positive mental health and wellbeing in our workplaces and communities. This World Mental Health Day, take time to check in with yourself and those around you. Listening and talking can make a real difference.

We've pulled together a range of workplace activities, wellbeing ideas, support resources and local events to help members, branches and workplaces mark the day and promote positive mental health.

🔗 Find out more via the link in our bio.

#WorldMentalHealthDay #MentalHealthMatters #NIPSA by @nipsa_the_union

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Health Strike Action Ballot Announced 🚨

Today, an email was issued to NIPSA Health and Social Care members to confirm that a ballot for industrial action will begin on 21 October.

Our members have been clear: enough is enough. Staff are facing delayed pay awards, ongoing pay inequality, unsafe staffing levels, growing workloads and the threat of cuts to services and jobs.

We're asking members to stand together to defend:

✅ 2026/27 Pay Award
✅ Pay Reform Parity
✅ Real Living Wage
✅ Safe Staffing
✅ Job Security

📲 Swipe through to read the full statement.

#EnoughIsEnough #HealthWorkers #NIPSA #SafeStaffing #ProtectOurServices by @nipsa_the_union

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Education support staff are still waiting for the 2026 NJC pay award to be implemented.

NIPSA is continuing to press for action and has written to the Education Minister on behalf of the Education Support Staff Unions, calling for urgent intervention and clarity on the approval process and funding arrangements.

Education support staff play a vital role in our schools and education services, and they deserve certainty on their contractual pay award.

➡️ Swipe through to read the full statement.

#NIPSA #EducationSupportStaff #PayAward #TradeUnion #FairPay by @nipsa_the_union

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Building a stronger NIPSA for the future ✊

NIPSA President Paul Dale and Vice President Breandán Mulholland at NIPSA HQ this week, contributing to discussions on the future of our union and how we continue to grow and strengthen support for members.

#NIPSA #BuildingTheFuture #StrongerTogether #WorkingForMembers taken in Belfast by @nipsa_the_union

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🚌 Public Transport Matters | Say No to Translink Cuts

NIPSA members will be taking part in a demonstration this Friday to oppose proposed cuts to public transport services.

The planned changes include reduced late-night services, increased fares for some passengers and the removal of certain ticket options.

These proposals will impact workers, students and communities who rely on affordable, accessible public transport every day.

📅 Friday 9 Oct, 1pm
📍 Grand Central Station (Boyne Bridge Place entrance) 
Join NIPSA, @unitetheunionni , @ucuatulster and the Students’ Union in sending a clear message: public transport should be strengthened, not cut.

#ProtectPublicTransport #NIPSA #FairFares #PublicServices taken in Belfast by @nipsa_the_union

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❤️🏳️‍🌈 Standing Together for Equality

NIPSA’s LGBTQI+ Committee would like to highlight a number of important awareness dates:

🏳️‍🌈 International Lesbian Day ~ 8 Oct
🏳️‍🌈 National Coming Out Day ~ 11 Oct
🏳️‍🌈 International Pronoun Day ~ 21 Oct
🏳️‍🌈 Intersex Awareness Day ~ 26 Oct
🏳️‍🌈 Trans Parent Day ~ 1 Nov
🏳️‍🌈 Intersex Day of Solidarity / Remembrance ~ 8 Nov

Trade unionism is about equality, solidarity and standing against discrimination in all its forms, and NIPSA’s LGBTQI+ Committee is proud to stand with LGBTQI+ members and communities and to support inclusive workplaces where everyone is treated with dignity and respect.

#NIPSA #LGBTQI #Equality #Solidarity #Inclusion by @nipsa_the_union

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Enough Is Enough✊

NIPSA HQ Health and Social Care Officials have been out across Trust sites getting the message out: we will fight to defend our health service, our members and the services our communities rely on.

NIPSA is consulting members on whether they would support a future ballot for industrial action to defend pay, staffing levels, services and the future of health and social care.

📢 Consultation meetings are continuing over the coming weeks, including at Branch AGMs. Attend, have your say and get behind the campaign.

🔗 Find out more and get involved via the link in our bio.

📸 NIPSA Officials Pictured: Ian Boersma (1) , Lorraine Maguire (2) and Eamon Farrell (3).

#EnoughIsEnough #NoToCuts #ProtectOurHealthService #NIPSA by @nipsa_the_union

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