Over 40 SIPTU members working at Camphill Communities at Duffcarrig in Ballymoney, have voted unanimously in favour of taking industrial action in a dispute over funding and working conditions. The union representing the majority of employees in Duffcarrig, including social care assistants, health care assistants, house coordinators and workshop leaders, announced that the first 24-hour work stoppage will take place on March 12, starting at 8 a.m., with a level of service expected to be maintained to ensure residents are not at risk.
Duffcarrig is one of 16 Camphill Communities around the country, providing day care and residential services for people with intellectual disabilities and other special needs in a home-based setting.