Monthly Archives: July 2017

NI-based charity refusing to engage with Unite in Republic

Posted on July 30, 2017 by unitetheunion

Union organises 70% of workers in youth charity Extern ‘forum’ designed avoid union recognition July 30th: Unite has today accused leading youth charity Extern – which receives state funding from the HSE and TUSLA among others – of discriminating against … Continue reading →

Posted in Press Releases, Republic of Ireland news, Uncategorized | Tagged Extern, industrial relations, Roy Hassey, Unite ROI | 1 Comment

Belfast City Council workers must not be collateral damage in bonfire dispute

Posted on July 28, 2017 by Unite the union NI

Workers have the right not to be dragged into divisive disputes over bonfires Resolution to bonfires concerns must be delivered on inclusive basis July 28th: Jackie Pollock, Deputy Regional Secretary for Unite, urged political leaders on Belfast City Council to … Continue reading →

Posted in Northern Ireland news, Press Releases, Public Services | Tagged Attack on workers, Belfast City Council, Bonfires, health and safety, Jackie Pollock, sectarian division, Unite NI | Leave a comment

Northern Ireland political leaders must secure Agri-Food sector access to EU workers post-Brexit

Posted on July 28, 2017 by Unite the union NI

Tory plans to end freedom of movement in March 2019 pose further challenge to Northern Ireland’s vital agri-food sector Announcement only days after International Trade Secretary pushes post-Brexit US trade deal threatening local agri-food industry July 28th: Unite Regional Officer … Continue reading →

Posted in Brexit, Manufacturing, Northern Ireland news, Press Releases | Tagged Balanced Regional Development, Brexit, Food Manufacturing, food processing, Freedom of Movement, labour mobility, migrants, Moy Park, Northern Ireland, Polish, rural economy, Sean McKeever, Unite NI | Leave a comment

Crane operators: Unite highlights safety concerns as sites picketed

Posted on July 27, 2017 by unitetheunion

Cranes idle on second day of nationwide strike July 27th: Unite, which represents over 90% of crane operators in Ireland, today held a demonstration outside the Health and Safety Authority to highlight concerns regarding non-compliance with crane operator certification procedures. … Continue reading →

Posted in Press Releases, Republic of Ireland news, Uncategorized | Tagged crane operators, health and safety, industrial action, industrial relations, Tom Fitzgerald, Unite ROI, wages | Leave a comment

Crane operators throughout Ireland to strike tomorrow

Posted on July 26, 2017 by unitetheunion

Pickets and protests at key Dublin sites, demonstration at HSA headquarters July 26th: Unite, which represents over 90 per cent of crane operators in Ireland, today announced that members will be engaging in a second day of industrial action tomorrow … Continue reading →