Northern Ireland: Hospital dentists industrial action

Upcoming industrial action

Our eligible members will take industrial action for 24 hours from 7.59am on Tuesday 6 March until 7.59am on Wednesday 7 March.

Although our numbers are small, our voice is powerful.

The BMA will be organising logistics for the strike day.

Employers and the Department were officially notified of the 24-hour strike action by letter on Monday 26 February.

We will notify you of any further subsequent action.

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