Monthly Archives: May 2017
Unite vows to defend pension rights, public sector workers
Pension age increase does not take account of glaring health inequalities Varadkar warned on strike restriction Unite successes in reversing NI public sector cuts highlighted May 23rd: This afternoon’s debate at Unite’s Fourth Irish Policy Conference in Belfast focussed on … Continue reading
Economy, workers’ rights centre stage as Unite Policy Conference kicks off
Workers must not pay price for Brexit, says Jimmy Kelly Unite’s Fourth Irish Policy conference kicked off this morning (Tuesday May 23rd) with debates on the economy and workers’ rights. The agenda is available for download here, and below are … Continue reading
Planned protest at Causeway Coast & Glens Borough Council cancelled in mark of respect to Manchester victims
Unite members call off Living Wage protest in aftermath of terrorist atrocity Unite Regional Officer Gareth Scott confirmed a planned protest outside Coleraine council buildings has been called off as a mark of respect following the terrorist attack in Manchester. … Continue reading
Workers to challenge Causeway Coast & Glens Councillors over failure to address Poverty Pay
Unite members will seek support for Living Wage pay commitment ahead of Coleraine council meeting tomorrow [Tuesday, May 23rd] Unite Regional Officer Gareth Scott confirmed his union’s members would seek to engage councillors at Causeway Coast & Glens Borough Council … Continue reading









