Monthly Archives: February 2016

Staff in Sean Graham bookmakers to be balloted on strike action

Posted on February 14, 2016 by unitetheunion

Ballot on industrial action follows unanimous (100%) rejection of pay offer Strike dates potentially under consideration by Unite include 15th and 18th of March February 14th: Davy McMurray, Unite officer with responsibility for the union’s membership in Sean Graham bookmakers … Continue reading →

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Unite disappointed at Labour decision to use JJ Rhatigan site for policy launch

Posted on February 12, 2016 by unitetheunion

Decision places question-mark over party’s commitment to workers’ rights February 12th: Unite today expressed disappointment at the Labour Party’s decision to use a JJ Rhatigan & Co site as the setting for the launch of their affordable homes policy yesterday. … Continue reading →

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Purchasing Managers Index shows Manufacturing employment falling for fifth month running

Posted on February 8, 2016 by unitetheunion

Statistics showing difficulties in Manufacturing sector highlight need for ambition by Minister and Invest NI Action needed to secure investment for real jobs with decent wages February 8th: Jimmy Kelly, Ireland Secretary of Unite, responded to the Purchasing Managers Index … Continue reading →

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Ballymena Rallies For A Future with a special message from Liam Neeson

Posted on February 8, 2016 by unitetheunion

Ballymena star says he is 100% behind campaign and assures his continued support Rally is addressed by a series of speakers representing local workers, local young people and a representative of the Save Our Steel campaign in Britain February 6th: … Continue reading →

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Traveller accommodation: Unite members in community sector and Traveller CDPs urge immediate implementation of Traveller Accommodation Plans

Posted on February 5, 2016 by unitetheunion

Resources spent on Louth evictions would have been better spent on making site safe February 5th: Trade union Unite today expressed serious concern at the plight of twenty-three Traveller families in the Dundalk area whom Louth Co. Council, citing health … Continue reading →

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