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SDLP MLAs won't cross picket lines

Thursday, 24 November 2011

Dr Alasdair McDonnell

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The new SDLP leader has said that no SDLP Assembly Members will cross picket lines during the public sector strike on November 30.

Dr Alasdair McDonnell said: “Our MLAs will be standing shoulder to shoulder with those who are protesting against stinging cuts to our services.

We offer our wholehearted support to those taking a stand for high-quality public services and will be showing that support to our colleagues, in Nipsa in particular, by respecting their picket line.”

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