Monthly Archives: October 2017

Campaign must continue until women in Northern Ireland secure full equal access to free, safe and legal abortion

Posted on October 25, 2017 by Unite the union NI

UK Government moves to meet costs of Northern Ireland women seeking abortions in GB welcome but leaves women here as second-class citizens Local politicians responsible for system where NI women are forced into exile to access essential healthcare services Unite … Continue reading →

Posted in Northern Ireland news, Press Releases, Unite Equalities | Tagged #Unite4Equality, abortion, Equalities, equality, NHS, Northern Ireland, opportunism, Taryn Trainor., Taryn Trainor. equality, Women, women's rights | Leave a comment

Belfast City Airport strike suspended after management commit to independent industrial relations audit

Posted on October 23, 2017 by Unite the union NI

Unite the union agree to suspend planned strike action of their baggage-handlers working for Swissport for two weeks pending outcome of review Management commit to independent audit of industrial relations and to review human resource processes Speaking after leaving last … Continue reading →

Posted in Northern Ireland news, Press Releases | Tagged #Unite4Better, baggage-handlers, Belfast City Airport, George Best Airport, George Brash, Industrial Dispute, solidarity, strike action, Swissport, Workers Uniting, workers' rights | Leave a comment

Sign the petition to defend Bombardier jobs!

Posted on October 23, 2017 by unitetheunion

The government must act to defend jobs and skills at Bombardier in Belfast The UK is the second biggest Boeing client globally. Wecall on the government to follow-through on their words and use their leverage to defend Northern Ireland jobs … Continue reading →

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Strike action set to proceed at Belfast City Airport over Swissport dismissal of union rep

Posted on October 22, 2017 by Unite the union NI

First two hours strike action by baggage handlers and ground staff will commence at 2.15pm tomorrow [Monday October 23rd] Last minutes talks offered by Swissport management for 10am [on Monday October 23rd] must address staff concerns to avert action … Continue reading →

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Iarnród Éireann: Unite members vote for industrial action

Posted on October 20, 2017 by unitetheunion

Union slams ‘orchestrated’ breakdown of WRC talks October 20th: Unite, which represents craft workers in Iarnród Éireann, today announced that nearly three-quarters of of members have voted for industrial action, up to and including strike action. The news follows last … Continue reading →