Monthly Archives: May 2014

Unite concerned about large-scale potential job losses at NIE

Posted on May 29, 2014 by unitetheunion

Union calls for NI Assembly to re-nationalise NIE and invest in energy infrastructure May 28th: NIE management have announced that they are seeking to reduce overall employment in their workforce of more than 1,300 by 10% through offering workers a … Continue reading →

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We need a corporate tax regime for 21st century

Posted on May 28, 2014 by unitetheunion

In submission to Joint Sub-Committee on Global Taxation, union says current regime failing to deliver investment and tax revenue Ireland’s effective tax rate less than half the average of other Advanced European Economies May 28th: Unite today presented a submission … Continue reading →

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Revealed: European Parliament candidates who have signed Unite’s ‘Save our NHS’ Pledge

Posted on May 20, 2014 by unitetheunion

Pledge signed by MEP candidates from Green Party, Sinn Féin, SDLP and NI21 May 19th: One of the first issues facing MEPs after the forthcoming election will be the ratification of the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (TTIP) currently being … Continue reading →

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Unite: Industrial relations proposals do not vindicate employees’ right to independent collective representation

Posted on May 13, 2014 by unitetheunion

Union commissioning analysis of legislative proposals May 13th: In an initial response today to the Government’s announcement of proposals to reform the 2001 Industrial Relations (Amendment) Act, trade union Unite said that the proposals do not appear to vindicate the … Continue reading →

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Trade unions launch campaign to ‘Save City of Derry Airport’

Posted on May 8, 2014 by unitetheunion

NIPSA and Unite branches unanimously vote to commence ballot for industrial action Trade union representatives demand that City of Derry Airport Management halt proposals for restructuring at the airport which threatens continued managed decline of the airport.