Restrict the Right to Strike of Emergency Services

Published on: 18 September 2023

Question type: Written

Asked by: Geoffrey Southern

Reference: WQ.328/2023

Answered by: States Employment Board

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WQ.328/2023

WRITTEN QUESTION TO THE STATES EMPLOYMENT BOARD BY DEPUTY G.P. SOUTHERN OF ST. HELIER CENTRAL QUESTION SUBMITTED ON MONDAY 11th SEPTEMBER 2023 ANSWER TO BE TABLED ON MONDAY 18th SEPTEMBER 2023

Question

“In light of the UK Government’s move to introduce legislation to allow it to set minimum levels of service in crucial public services that must be met during strikes to ensure the safety of the public, will the Chair advise what consideration, if any, has been given to the possibility of equivalent measures in Jersey?”

Answer

The Government of Jersey currently have Non-Impairment of Service Agreements (NISA) in place within Justice and Home Affairs to ensure the safety of the public.

There are no legislative plans or consideration of similar proposals.