Monthly Archives: April 2020

Construction: Unite says more companies need to avail of Temporary Wage Subsidy Scheme

Unite says employers must retain workers to kick-start recovery Union writes to Minister for Finance highlighting anomalies April 10th: Unite, which represents workers throughout the construction sector today (Friday) expressed concern at the failure of many construction companies to register for the … Continue reading

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As Business look for a Hasty Return, Unite calls for Caution

Unite also states that ordinary citizens must not be made pay all the cost of this emergency as before April 9th: Unite Trade Union today spoke (Thursday) of its concern that employer representatives such as IBEC and the Restaurant Association … Continue reading

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Harland and Wolff workers to sound shipyard horn this evening to honour efforts of NHS and other front-line workers

Harland and Wolff workers will sound the shipyard horn for a minute at 8pm tonight to show their appreciation and that of workers across Northern Ireland for frontline National Health Service staff and those working to sustain other frontline services … Continue reading

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Stormont must act urgently to enforce protections for drivers and hauliers

Strict enforcement of Public Health Agency Covid-19 guidance needed to ensure health and safety of road hauliers Drivers won’t become collateral damage when protections are flouted by employers more focused on profiting from the current crisis George Brash, Unite Regional … Continue reading

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Translink workers plead with public to stay at home to leave buses and trains for key or essential workers

Despite suite of infection control protections, drivers face prospect of catching virus Davy Thompson, Unite Deputy Regional Secretary commended the bravery of the bus and rail workers who continue to maintain public transport services at this time. “I’m incredibly proud … Continue reading

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