Monthly Archives: November 2017

Irish Rail dispute: Unite to attend Labour Court talks tomorrow

Posted on November 8, 2017 by unitetheunion

November 8th: Trade union Unite, which represents craft workers in Irish Rail, today welcomed the intervention by the Labour Court and confirmed it will be attending the talks scheduled to take place tomorrow (Thursday). Unite Regional Officer Willie Quigley said: … Continue reading →

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Mid and East Antrim Borough Council votes unanimously to back Unite campaign for Bombardier jobs

Posted on November 7, 2017 by Unite the union NI

Workers gather to hear councillors agree to write to Prime Minister and EU Trade Commissioner to demand real action #backBombardier campaign motion will be raised at meetings at another three councils in the coming month Susan Fitzgerald, Unite Regional Industrial … Continue reading →

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Irish Rail: Shrinking workforce, rising productivity and frozen wages form backdrop to strike

Posted on November 6, 2017 by unitetheunion

Unite warns dispute could continue into Christmas season November 6th: Speaking ahead of tomorrow’s 24-hour Irish Rail strike – the second of five planned stoppages – Unite Regional Officer Willie Quigley said that the industrial action was taking place against … Continue reading →

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US Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross’ comments offer no assurance to Northern Ireland workers

Posted on November 6, 2017 by Unite the union NI

Statement that US ITC interim judgement will take account of changed circumstances is just what would be expected during a visit to London US Commerce Secretary should find time in his five-day visit to meet with representatives of NI workforce … Continue reading →

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Unite issues warning to poverty pay bosses in Northern Ireland: end the scourge of in-work poverty

Posted on November 6, 2017 by Unite the union NI

Living Wage Foundation raises baseline threshold for pay decency outside London to £8.75 an hour Northern Ireland employers lag behind rest of UK in numbers paying a Living Wage Unite’s Regional Equality officer, Taryn Trainor, welcomed the Living Wage Foundation … Continue reading →