Union fury as Tories promise anti-strike laws - should NI follow suit? #BBCNolan

May 13, 2015, 09:09 AM

Unions have hit out at new Tory plans to change strike laws saying the proposals will make strike action "close to impossible". Newly appointed Business Secretary Sajid Javid has said there will be "significant changes" to strike laws under the new Conservative government. He says a strike affecting essential public services will need the backing of 40% of eligible union members under government plans. Currently, a strike is valid if backed by a majority of those balloted. There will also need to be a minimum 50% turnout in strike ballots. Mr Javid says people are "fed up" with strikes that have not been properly supported by union members. The issue is a devolved matter here so should Northern Ireland follow suit? Stephen gets the views of Bumper Graham from NIPSA and businessman Irwin Arsmtrong