Monthly Archives: June 2015

Construction sector growth must be reflected in workers’ pay

Unite highlights 22% pay cuts suffered by mechanical workers since 2011 Workers now earning less than in 2004 Responding to a report showing that the Irish construction sector experienced the highest rate of growth among 19 European countries last year, … Continue reading

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Concern as Caterpillar (FG Wilson) informs workers of further job losses

Latest blow to sector adds weight to calls for Manufacturing Strategy Unite awaits a date for meeting with DETI Minister on response June 10th: Responding to information that Caterpillar (formerly FG Wilson) plans a further jobs cull within their workforce, … Continue reading

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Calling for new agreement in mechanical contracting sector, Unite highlights 22% pay cuts suffered since 2011

Union seeking hourly pay increases of up to 9.5 per cent  Registered Agreement will benefit both workers and employers June 7th: At their conference over the weekend, Unite members working in the mechanical contracting sector of the construction industry called … Continue reading

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Unite to ballot Moy Park workforce for all-out strike action over poverty pay

Management refusal to offer any pay increase results in revulsion across workforce Unite to ballot more than 3,000 workers across Northern Ireland June 3rd: Unite Regional Officer with responsibility for Moy Park, Sean McKeever, has confirmed that his union will … Continue reading

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Unite suspends strike action in EM News Distribution following pay increase offer

Strike suspended to allow union membership to consider 2.75 per cent pay increase June 3rd: Unite negotiators have suspended strike action following management offering a significantly improved pay offer in negotiations at the Labour Relations Agency. The five-hour strike action … Continue reading

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