Monthly Archives: September 2013

Union Solidarity International: solidarity without borders

Posted on September 12, 2013 by unitetheunion

In a few weeks time, we will be remembering the foodships sent by English workers to help feed their starving Dublin comrades during the 1913 Lockout. One hundred years later, trade unionism is still about solidarity. The Irish Region of … Continue reading →

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EBS: Unite members instruct union to serve notice of strike action if no satisfactory resolution achieved by 16 September

Posted on September 12, 2013 by unitetheunion

September 11th: A general meeting of Unite members in the EBS was held this evening to consider further action following the breakdown earlier this week of talks at the Labour Relations Commission. The meeting was briefed by Unite official Colm … Continue reading →

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Unions stage joint protest at NI economic conference

Posted on September 10, 2013 by unitetheunion

Trade unionists from Unite, NIPSA, CWU and Unison protest outside the Titanic Quarter buildings this morning. Once again trade union organisations are being ignored at the annual Agenda NI Northern Ireland Economic Conference where there will be no alternative approach … Continue reading →

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Supporting young workers

Posted on September 10, 2013 by unitetheunion

UNITE the Union is supporting apprentices at Nu-Track coach-building firm in Antrim town and presented them with a collection of new tools. Irish Regional Secretary Jimmy Kelly was made welcome to the factory at the Steeple Road industrial estate today … Continue reading →