Monthly Archives: January 2014

Unite asks Belfast city councillors to support Living Wage motion

Northern Ireland needs a pay rise says union leader January 30th: Trade union Unite has written to all Belfast City Councillors urging them to support a motion being tabled on Monday  (3 February) calling for Belfast City Council to become … Continue reading

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NI jobless rate still above UK average: latest figures offer little comfort to unemployed says Unite

NI jobless rate still above UK average: latest figures offer little comfort to unemployed says Unite January 22nd: Responding to the latest Northern Ireland unemployment figures, Unite Regional Secretary Jimmy Kelly today (Wednesday 22 January) pointed out that the NI … Continue reading

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Ambulance investigation: input from frontline staff crucial says Unite

Union calls on Minister to ensure frontline voices are heard January 20th: Welcoming the announcement by Health Minister James Reilly that the HIQA investigation into ambulance services is to be fast-tracked, Unite official Willie Quigley today (Monday 20 January) called … Continue reading

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Irish Rail: Unite describes Minister Varadkar’s remarks as “unhelpful and ill-considered”

Minister urged to refrain from further comment at “critical juncture” January 14th: Speaking this afternoon, Unite official Willie Quigley described as ‘unhelpful’ Transport Minister Leo Varadkar’s remarks regarding the likelihood of industrial action at Irish Rail. “The remarks by Minister … Continue reading

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