Nearly a third of unpaid carers in NI forced to leave work due to financial strain
There are 220,000 unpaid carers in Northern Ireland, nearly 60% of whom are women.
Northern Ireland SEN schools’ preference for temporary classroom assistants is risking child safety, says Unite
The union has expressed concerns about a race-to-the-bottom on classroom assistant positions at SEN schools in Northern Ireland.
Resident doctors in Northern Ireland doctors accept pay offer
94.3% of resident doctors in Northern Ireland voted to accept the pay offer in a referendum that closed this week.
Payrolled employees drop in Northern Ireland as median edge up in December 2024
The median monthly pay for employees rose to £2,291, an increase of £2 (0.1%) over the month and £139 (6.5%) over the year.
Northern Ireland Civil Service workers to discuss pay deal
The offer GMB received included a 3% rise from August 2024 to August 2025, then 6% from August 2025 to April 2026.
CIPD Awards 2025 shortlist celebrates Northern Ireland’s top HR talent
Over 30 employers and HR professionals in Northern Ireland have been shortlisted for the CIPD Awards 2025, highlighting outstanding contributions to HR and people development.
Teaching unions suspend industrial action as pay negotiations continue
Teaching unions in Northern Ireland have suspended planned industrial action to allow further pay talks to proceed.
Northern Ireland launches framework for workplace transparency
Mike Nesbitt has announced a public consultation on a new Being Open Framework, aimed at fostering transparency in workplaces.
Northern Ireland urged to lead the way in support for unpaid carers
Carers NI supports the Good Jobs Bill proposal for unpaid carers leave but calls for Northern Ireland to go further by providing paid carers leave.
Paid carer’s leave could save Northern Ireland millions, suggests Carers NI study
Study by Carers NI advocates for paid carer’s leave, highlighting potential savings and economic benefits for Northern Ireland, urging inclusion in new employment legislation.
Education workers in Northern Ireland poised for strike action over unresolved pay disputes
GMB members in Northern Ireland are set to strike over unresolved pay and grading disputes, citing government inaction as morale hits a new low.
Usdaw calls for legislative protection for Northern Ireland’s retail workers
Usdaw urges Northern Ireland's political leaders to legislate protections for retail workers facing increased violence and abuse, similar to laws in Scotland.
