Monthly Archives: March 2018

Griffith College language teachers join Unite in fight for rights

Union accuses college of failing to provide proper contracts College told “Don’t just teach about employment rights – observe them!” March 28th: Unite, which organises English Language Teachers throughout Ireland, today announced that a majority of teachers in the Griffith Institute … Continue reading

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Striking Belfast Taxis admin workers receive strong solidarity from Taxi Drivers who join pickets

Belfast Taxi bosses’ fake-news attempt to misrepresent union position on bus lanes falls flat Unite encourages taxi drivers to join the fightback and unionise to secure better pay for themselves March 28th: Unite Regional Officer, Sean Smyth, called on Belfast … Continue reading

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Political failure means Northern Ireland risks missing out on Heathrow hubs investment

Heathrow long-list of 65 locations, includes six in Northern Ireland, for off-site hub as part of £16 billion airport development project Scottish government has secured hub site for Scotland to create 16,000 jobs – Northern Ireland must get its fair … Continue reading

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Irish Life: Decisive vote for industrial action to defend pensions

Decision reflects anger at unilateral closure of scheme in surplus Trade union Unite today (Monday) announced that a sizeable majority of its members in Irish Life have voted for industrial action in response to the company’s unilateral decision to close … Continue reading

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Unite welcomes Boeing announcement that it won’t challenge ITC ruling

Bombardier workforce in Northern Ireland led high profile global campaign against US protectionist tariffs Clear runway for C Series take-off must now bring more Bombardier jobs for Northern Ireland March 23rd: Unite the union represents the overwhelming majority of Bombardier’s … Continue reading

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