Monthly Archives: October 2018

Unprecedented and robust vote for strike action at Glen Dimplex, Craigavon as workforce demands a Living Wage

Posted on October 11, 2018 by Unite the union NI

Following 86% vote for industrial action, Unite official to meet with workforce reps to discuss strike action    Management at a company which made €38 million profit last year have no excuse but to address in-work poverty Announcing the results … Continue reading →

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Public housing must be centrepiece of Budget 2019

Posted on October 7, 2018 by unitetheunion

Unite calls for broadening of tax base, massive investment in public housing October 7th: Unite today issued a Pre-Budget Comment outlining the union’s priorities for Budget 2019.  Pointing out that the Government has not only declined to use all its … Continue reading →

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Trade unions come together to launch Shipbuilding Charter in Belfast with aim of securing a future for shipyard jobs and skills

Posted on October 4, 2018 by Unite the union NI

After tour of the shipyard, a high level delegation including Gavin Robinson MP, Manufacturing NI and senior trade union figures from Northern Ireland and Britain will then launch the Shipbuilding Charter at the Connor Room, Belfast City Hall tomorrow at … Continue reading →

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Health & safety concerns raised only days after Belfast City councillors refuse to bring leisure centres back in-house

Posted on October 4, 2018 by Unite the union NI

Sinn Fein council group leader cites £16-20 million shortfall and threat of a 10% rate increase cost as unacceptable cost for ending privatisation  Unite the union members highlight latest health & safety issues at Ozone as cutbacks by outsourced management … Continue reading →

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New legislation making deductions from tips illegal is long overdue and must apply in full to Northern Ireland

Posted on October 1, 2018 by Unite the union NI

October 1st: Unite hospitality members in Northern Ireland plan day of solidarity with strikers in McDonald’s, Witherspoon’s and TGIFridays this Thursday [October 4th] Exploitation in hospitality sector is so pervasive that Conservative government has been forced under pressure to legislate … Continue reading →

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