Monthly Archives: November 2016

Pilots set to ground CityJet before Christmas

Posted on November 14, 2016 by unitetheunion

82% vote to escalate industrial action commenced in September Union slates company’s ongoing refusal to have pay dispute dealt with by Labour Court November 14th: Unite today announced that pilots at the Dublin-based airline are set to strike before Christmas.  … Continue reading →

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Translink management sacks rail worker despite recovery from depression

Posted on November 13, 2016 by Unite the union NI

Decision makes a mockery of Translink’s nomination of Action Mental Health as ‘charity of choice’ Management must adopt more enlightened approach or face risk of workers hiding mental health concerns November 13th: Unite Regional Officer, Davy McMurray, expressed his union’s … Continue reading →

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Direct Earnings Attachments threaten to push low-pay workers out of legal employment

Posted on November 10, 2016 by Unite the union NI

Department for Communities places responsibility on Employers for debt collection relating to social security overpayments Impact on low income households likely severe as guidance allows repayments to 40% of net earnings November 10th: Unite Community Coordinator, Albert Hewitt, expressed his … Continue reading →

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#Unite4Humanity: Union songwriter raising funds for Irish Refugee Council

Posted on November 10, 2016 by unitetheunion

Unite hopes to highlight scandal of Direct Provision IRC highlights need to support young people caught in asylum system November 10th: A singer-songwriter who works for the Ireland region of trade union Unite is using his music to raise funds for refugees.  … Continue reading →

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ASTI lockout marks new phase in Government campaign to divide workers

Posted on November 7, 2016 by unitetheunion

Unite warns that workers are united in demand for LRA renegotiation November 7th: Unite today expressed solidarity with ASTI members who have been effectively locked out of their jobs in what Regional Secretary Jimmy Kelly described as a “new phase … Continue reading →

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