MEMBERS of a fourth union representing education staff in the north have voted to support industrial action over pay.
NIPSA, which represents over 8,000 staff working in schools and for the Education Authority, were balloted, with 96% backing action short of striking.
The result of the ballot follows GMB education members backing strike action earlier this month, while in September Unison members working for the Education Authority backed a strike by over 90%.
Unite members took to picket lines over pay in June.
Unison members will take action short of striking from next Monday until November 20, while a full day of strike action will take place on Thursday, November 16.
The Education Authority said it will "be taking steps to mitigate the impact of the action".
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Following Thursday's ballot result, NIPSA assistant secretary Alan Law said: "The message to the Education Authority and Department of Education is clear - enough is enough.
"NIPSA members are furious about the delays in implementing the Pay and Grading review, unlocking the Job Evaluation moratorium and the erosion of pay differentials. They are angry about the weekly and monthly struggles of low pay with no end in sight. They are fed up living pay cheque to pay cheque and have voted in their thousands for action."
Mr Law added: "We will make sure that this action is complex to manage and ensure that our members voices are heard loud and clearly. If anyone in the Department of Education is in doubt about the value NIPSA members contribute to the delivery of education, then they are about to find out.”
The Irish News approached the Department of Education for comment.
