MMMark McAllister

1. Article · Sep 21, 2026 · By Mark McAllister

   Mark McAllister: Are we set again for our annual bout of discontent? (opens the original)

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   Is every winter destined to be one of discontent? Is it Groundhog Day regarding public sector industrial disputes on pay parity? It would appear that we can now calendarise and predict the choreography around nurses’ pay dispute, and so what can we learn from this predictable circle of doom? Well, firstly these are not your common or garden variety trade disputes because they are inherently political, albeit with the pay issue keeping it lawful, and tied to the mystery that is the Northern Ire

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2. Article · Jul 6, 2026 · By Mark McAllister

   Mark McAllister: Our employment laws are as simple as three little letters (opens the original)

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   In case you were not aware, the International Labour Organisation (ILO) is a specialised United Nations agency dedicated to advancing social and economic justice by setting global labour standards. Headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland, it brings together governments, employers, and workers from 187 member states to promote decent work, fair competition, and workers’ rights. It is the only UN agency where representatives from governments, employers, and workers have an equal voice. It establish

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