Monthly Archives: February 2017

Latest Labour Force Survey statistics highlight growth of low-wage economy

LFS statistics show 5.5% fall in average full-time wages in Northern Ireland over past twelve months February 15th: Unite the union’s Regional Secretary, Jimmy Kelly, responded to the latest quarterly Labour Force Survey statistics published today [February 15th] by the … Continue reading

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Unite writes to Bus Éireann demanding withdrawal of letters, reversal of changes already implemented and publication of reports in advance of talks

Meaningful engagement only possible in atmosphere of trust and disclosure Trade union Unite, which represents craft workers in Bus Éireann, has today (Thursday February 9th) written to Bus Éireann in response to management’s letter to unions yesterday.  In the letter, … Continue reading

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Wanton violence against NI Ambulance Service workers unacceptable

Union that represents hundreds of ambulance workers unequivocally condemns attacks on staff January 5th: Kevin McAdam, Unite Regional Officer with responsibility for the Ambulance workers was responding to recent attacks; the first on an ambulance crew in Lurgan in which … Continue reading

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Bus Éireann: Political intervention needed to avert all-out strike

Unite accuses Minister and management of holding communities and workers to ransom February 2nd: Commenting on today’s decision by the Bus Éireann Group of Unions to hold an all-out strike commencing on February 20th, Unite Regional Officer Willie Quigley accused … Continue reading

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