Monthly Archives: December 2018

Grafton College closure: Teachers occupy premises, ask to speak to Minister

Occupation follows snap closure leaving teachers owed month’s wages Unite expresses support for workers’ decision Trade union Unite, which represents English Language Teachers, this evening (Monday 3 December) expressed support and understanding for the decision by teachers employed by Grafton … Continue reading

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Belfast City Council motion on sexual harassment is welcome but must be followed up with action to secure zero tolerance approach

Unite launches its ‘Give us the goss on your boss’ survey of Northern Ireland hospitality workers December 3rd: Speaking ahead of this evening’s vote on a Belfast City Council motion dealing with the issue of sexual harassment in the workplace, … Continue reading

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Grafton College: Unite English Language Teachers to hold protest this evening

Teachers owed a month’s pay following sudden closure Case highlights need to fast-track legislation to protect teachers and students December 3rd: Members and supporters of Unite’s English Language Teacher branch will be holding a protest outside Grafton College (Harbour House, … Continue reading

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Unite to meet with workers tomorrow following snap closure of Grafton College

23 teachers left unpaid by English Language school December 2nd: Unite, which represents English Language Teachers, will be meeting with teachers at Grafton College tomorrow (Monday 3 December), following the snap closure of the college.  23 teachers, including a number … Continue reading

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Belfast conference to hear of new partnership approach to Managing Mental Health in the Workplace

On Monday, the International Day of Persons with Disabilities, the Equality Commission and Unite the Union NI are hosting a meeting attended by over 160 Northern Ireland employers and HR professionals and more than 60 union workplace reps and trade … Continue reading

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