Second Day Of Strikes

Tuesday, 15 January 2019 07:16

Hundreds more civil servants are striking today over pay.

Unions are planning to protest outside the States building in the Royal Square this lunchtime, while Jersey's parliament is in session.

On Monday, hundreds of Teaching Assistants and Customs and Immigration officials walked out.

Police were on duty at the harbour's Elizabeth Terminal while Immigration officials were on strike, and where unions gathered at lunchtime in protest.

Disruption continues at a handful of schools today. Details are can be found here.

Some hospital and States' administration services will also be affected.

The Hospital's pathology labs will be closed and unable to accept samples for testing.

Physiotherapy and Clinical Investigation clinics are cancelled and non-urgent x-rays have been rescheduled.

Customer and Local Services expect to offer most services at La Motte Street, but islanders are being advised to postpone any non-urgent visits until Wednesday.

Please be aware that due to planned industrial action tomorrow, there may be congestion around La Motte Street, The Parade and other States buildings between 10.45am and 12.15pm. These groups will then be moving to the Royal Square. More info: https://t.co/hoDaj5blgr
— States of Jersey (@StatesofJersey) January 14, 2019

As the latest strike action got underway, the States published a table of civil service pay grades.

It said it would 'aid transparency and understanding' - and demonstrate that at each grade the majority of employees are paid at the top of their pay scale'.

A short accompanying statement also said:

"Public sector employees also receive an employer contribution to their pensions worth an average of 16% of their basic salary."

More from Jersey News

Jury finds Shay John Bester guilty of offences including rape

Shay John Bester has been found guilty, after going on trial for offences including six counts of rape against three young, vulnerable females.
African community groups express 'disappointment' with Deputy Ozouf sentencing

Friends of Africa Jersey and the Kenyans in Jersey Committee have come together to express their disappointment following Deputy Philip Ozouf's sentencing, and are calling for increased protection for workers who speak out about exploitation.
Island Energy to return to Royal Court over Mont Pinel gas explosion

Island Energy is set to return to the Royal Court to enter pleas after being charged by the Health and Safety Inspectorate over a gas explosion at Mont Pinel.
Jersey to introduce legal limit for PFAS in drinking water

A legal limit for PFAS in Jersey's drinking water will be introduced for the first time.
Jersey Electricity drops St Martin solar farm idea

Jersey Electricity has dropped plans for a solar farm on land in St Martin belonging to the King.
PPC won't move to block Deputy's return to States Assembly

The committee that oversees States Members' conduct says it won't being a proposition to further suspend Deputy Philip Ozouf following his conviction for immigration offences.
Jersey's next government urged to create laws preventing exploitation of workers

Charities in Jersey are urging politicians to prioritise drawing up laws to abolish modern-day slavery.
Philip Ozouf sentenced to 120 hours community service

Deputy Philip Ozouf has been sentenced to 120 hours community service and ordered to pay £5,000 for immigration offences.