Electricity workers suspend strike action as SONI makes improved pay offer

SONI, which runs the electricity grid in Northern Ireland, said it has made a revised proposal to the Prospect trade union in relation to a pay dispute which includes arbitration via the Labour Relations Agency.

“This has been accepted by Prospect members at SONI and as a result industrial action planned for this week and next has been suspended,” a SONI spokesperson said.

Welcoming suspension of the strike action, Robin McCormick, SONI’s general manager, said: “We welcome the fact that Prospect members at SONI have agreed to suspend the planned industrial action following an improved offer and a proposal to engage in a process of arbitration through the Labour Relations Agency.

“We will now focus on reaching agreement on the pay claim and will also work to establish a system for future pay that ensures that SONI’s services remain value for money for Northern Ireland electricity users.”

SONI had been facing a possible strike by members of the Prospect trade union, who are unhappy about pay.

The News Letter has attempted to contact Prospect for comment.

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