Monthly Archives: June 2017

Unite crane operators to ballot on extension of industrial action

Posted on June 30, 2017 by unitetheunion

Union warns CIF that low pay is undermining foundations of recovery June 30th: Unite, which represents 90 per cent of crane operators in Ireland, today announced that members will be balloting to extend the industrial action which started yesterday to … Continue reading →

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Victory for campaign for free access to English NHS abortions for Northern Ireland women

Posted on June 29, 2017 by Unite the union NI

This is only a stop-gap solution; Northern Ireland women deserve full equality Westminster must legislate for proper reproductive healthcare including abortion and respect NI women’s human rights  June 29th: Taryn Trainor, Unite Equality Officer, welcomed the commitment by the Westminster … Continue reading →

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Crane strike: Workers’ determination reflected in strong picket on first strike day

Posted on June 29, 2017 by unitetheunion

Capital Dock and Hanover Quay sites of today’s pickets, rolling strikes to continue next week June 29th: Unite, which represents crane operators, today held the first in a series of rolling strike actions.  The union said that the strong picket … Continue reading →

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Jobstown: Unite welcomes vindication of right to protest

Posted on June 29, 2017 by unitetheunion

Verdict must signal end to political policing June 29th:  Unite today welcomed the ‘Not Guilty’ verdict in the Jobstown trial as a ‘vindication of the right to protest’.  Commenting, Unite Regional Secretary Jimmy Kelly said he hoped that the verdict … Continue reading →

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Workers to challenge Causeway Coast & Glens Councillors on Poverty Pay

Posted on June 27, 2017 by Unite the union NI

Unite members will seek support for Living Wage pay commitment ahead of Coleraine council meeting tonight [Tuesday, June 27th 6pm] June 27th: Unite Regional Officer Gareth Scott confirmed his union’s members would seek to engage councillors at Causeway Coast & … Continue reading →

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