Classroom Assistants Dispute

03/06/2008
As reported in NIPSA Bulletin PO-23-08 the E&LBs agreed to immediately put on hold the "Additional Guidance"...... more

CLASSROOM ASSISTANT UPDATE
12/05/2008
NIPSA insists additional guidance withheld ...... more

CLASSROOM ASSISTANT UPDATE
30/04/2008
This is to update NIPSA Classroom Assistants and provide guidance on a range of issues...... more

CLASSROOM ASSISTANTS – LATEST DEVELOPMENTS
20/03/2008
NIPSA has to date been advising Classroom Assistants not to sign the variation of contract form in advance of further legal advice being obtained.... more

CLASSROOM ASSISTANT UPDATE
10/03/2008
FAQs, Training, Job Descriptions, School Workforce Review...... more

CLASSROOM ASSISTANT DISPUTE
27/02/2008
New focus of campaign...... more

CLASSROOM ASSISTANT DISPUTE
06/02/2008
It is clear the majority of unionised Classroom Assistants did not accept the Boards offers as outlined in their letters...... more

CLASSROOM ASSISTANT DISPUTE - UPDATE
30/01/2008
The attached is an update on the issues being pursued by NIPSA on your behalf...... more

CLASSROOM ASSISTANTS MEETING
29/01/2008
Branch 521 Campaign Group, meeting for Classroom Assistants 31 January 2008, Newry Arts Centre, 7.30pm...... more

CLASSROOM ASSISTANT DISPUTE
17/01/2008
Information Meetings for Branches 516, 517, 519, 522 and 523...... more

CLASSROOM ASSISTANT DISPUTE - LATEST UPDATE
16/01/2008
The majority of unionised Classroom Assistants have not voted to accept the offer...... more

CLASSROOM ASSISTANTS' DISPUTE
21/12/2007
Boards buy-out documentation...... more

NIPSA REPORTS SPECIAL EDITION
19/12/2007
A special Classroom Assistants' Edition of NIPSA Reports is now available... more

CLASSROOM ASSISTANTS' DISPUTE - UPDATE
18/12/2007
NIPSA Responds to Unison's criticisms. NB - The Special Edition of NIPSA Reports will be on the website tomorrow...... more

CLASSROOM ASSISTANTS' DISPUTE
10/12/2007
NIPSA Calls on ICTU to conduct inquiry into ballots...more

CLASSROOM ASSISTANTS' DISPUTE
07/12/2007
NIPSA letter to ICTU calling for trade union inquiry... more

CLASSROOM ASSISTANTS DISPUTE
04/12/2007
Continuing the campaign for justice and fairness...... more

CLASSROOM ASSISTANTS’ DISPUTE
02/12/2007
Following the outcome of the Joint Negotiating Council meeting last Friday, NIPSA held a number of meetings over the weekend with Classroom Assistants across the 5 Education and Library Board areas... more

CLASSROOM ASSISTANT DISPUTE
30/11/2007
At the JNC Meeting today an agreement was recorded, despite the objections of NIPSA...... more

CLASSROOM ASSISTANT DISPUTE HARDSHIP PAYMENT FORM
22/11/2007
Application Form for Hardship Payment for strike days November-December...... more

CLASSROOM ASSISTANT DISPUTE - THE CAMPAIGN GOES ON
22/11/2007
Over the period 15-20 November NIPSA Classroom Assistants resumed strike action... more

CLASSROOM ASSISTANTS' DISPUTE
09/11/2007
Strike Action Resumes... more

CLASSROOM ASSISTANTS' DISPUTE
31/10/2007
The fight goes on bulletin - consulting Classroom Assistants on employers' offer and format of further strike action ......... more

CLASSROOM ASSISTANT DISPUTE
30/10/2007
Report from the talks at the Labour Relations Agency (LRA)... more

CLASSROOM ASSISTANT ADDITIONAL HARDSHIP PAYMENTS
29/10/2007
Application for Additional Hardship Payments form available for download...... more

CLASSROOM ASSISTANT DISPUTE
18/10/2007
Return to work agreement dated 17 October 2007...... more

CLASSROOM ASSISTANTS UPDATE
17/10/2007
Classroom Assistant job descriptions and explanatory letter...... more

WHY CLASSROOM ASSISTANTS ARE ON STRIKE
09/10/2007
Support our Fight for Justice and Equality...... more

CLASSROOM ASSISTANT DISPUTE
05/10/2007
Why Classroom Assistants rejected the offer made on 28 September 2007. A5 information leaflet...... more

CLASSROOM ASSISTANT DISPUTE PETITION OF SUPPORT
04/10/2007
Circular and Petition Form attached...... more

CLASSROOM ASSISTANT – MANAGEMENT SIDE PROPOSALS
01/10/2007
Letter of 28 Sept setting out the Management Side proposals which have been rejected. Consultation meetings being held in the 5 Education & Library Board areas Tuesday and Wednesday... more

CLASSROOM ASSISTANTS REJECT PROPOSALS
01/10/2007
Last Wednesday 26th September 2007 NIPSA Classroom Assistants clearly demonstrated their anger and frustration at the treatment by the Education & Library Boards over their long running pay and grading dispute which has been outstanding for over 12 ½ years... more

NIPSA REPORTS SPECIAL STRIKE EDITION
28/09/2007
A special strike edition of NIPSA Reports is now available... more

CLASSROOM ASSISTANT DISPUTE
27/09/2007
Branch 517 Bulletin...... more

CLASSROOM ASSISTANT DISPUTE
24/09/2007
Frequently asked questions...... more

CLASSROOM ASSISTANT DISPUTE BOARD'S LETTER TO STAFF
21/09/2007
Sample letter issued to 5 Chief Executives...... more

CLASSROOM ASSISTANTS' DISPUTE
20/09/2007
Update to branches and sample letter to MPs, MLAs and District Councillors... more

CLASSROOM ASSISTANT STRIKE
19/09/2007
Branch 517 Classroom Workers News sheet... more

CLASSROOM ASSISTANT DISPUTE
19/09/2007
Guidance to all school based staff who are not Classroom Assistants... more

CLASSROOM ASSISTANT DISPUTE
19/09/2007
Hardship Payments... more

INDUSTRIAL ACTION
19/09/2007
Guidelines on Picketing (information 3-fold leaflet)...... more

SUPPORT CLASSROOM WORKERS - BRANCH 517
18/09/2007
Protect your child's future. Stop cuts in education...... more

EDUCATION & LIBRARY BOARDS DISPUTE
17/09/2007
Overwhelming support for industrial action has been returned across the 5 E&LBs...... more

CLASSROOM ASSISTANT DISPUTE
28/08/2007
Vote Yes for Strike Action... more

CLASSROOM ASSISTANT DISPUTE
20/08/2007
Ballot for strike action commences...... more

CLASSROOM ASSISTANT DISPUTE - UPDATE
13/08/2007
NIPSA commence Ballot for strike action...... more

NIPSA BALLOTS CLASSROOM ASSISTANTS FOR STRIKE ACTION
13/08/2007
NIPSA confirmed today that Classroom Assistants' will be balloted for strike action in the long running dispute over pay and grading... more

STRIKE ACTION THREAT OVER CLASSROOM ASSISTANTS PAY
28/06/2007
The public service union NIPSA announced today plans to ballot Classroom Assistants in the long running dispute on grading and pay... more

CLASSROOM ASSISTANTS’ BALLOT FOR STRIKE ACTION
28/06/2007
NIPSA’s Education and Library Board Panel decided to-day to seek the NIPSA Disputes Committee approval to ballot all Classroom Assistant members on strike action... more

CLASSROOM ASSISTANTS DEBATE IN ASSEMBLY
25/06/2007
Click here to view a transcript of the debate. Note this is the full afternoon debate in the Assembly. The Classroom Assistant debate is the 2nd debate - commences at 4.15 pm.

CLASSROOM ASSISTANT UPDATE
06/06/2007
Latest Developments on Classroom Assistant Job Evaluations...more

CLASSROOM ASSISTANT UPDATE
31/05/2007
Latest Developments on Classroom Assistant Job Evaluation...more