Northern Ireland gripped by largest strike in 50 years

By Andrew Vaux | 19 January 2024

Eighty per cent of Northern Ireland’s public sector workers have walked out in a pay dispute – the biggest strike in the country for 50 years.

Schools have closed, and buses and trains are out of action.

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