Monthly Archives: May 2020

Wrightbus job loss plan is a heavy blow to workers, their families and the wider Ballymena economy

Posted on May 21, 2020 by Unite the union NI

Consultative process confirmed on plans to make redundant 35 employees and up to 90 agency staff  Unite calls on new Wrightbus owners to furlough workers under Coronavirus Jobs Retention Scheme George Brash, Unite Regional Officer called on Wrightbus management to … Continue reading →

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Minister for Health fails to respond in more than a fortnight to Registered Childminders’ written request for a meeting on concerns 

Posted on May 20, 2020 by Unite the union NI

Childminders left turning away working parents because of lack of clear guidelines on status of essential and key workers eligible for childcare Minister has met with NI Childminding Association to discuss that organisation’s priorities, vital he now hears voice of Registered Childminders themselves Susan … Continue reading →

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Hospitality and Hairdressing: Employers must engage with workers before re-opening

Posted on May 20, 2020 by unitetheunion

“If workers are not safe, customers are not safe” May 20th: Trade union Unite, which represents workers in the hospitality and hairdressing sectors, has urged employers to engage with workers during the next number of weeks to ensure that workplaces … Continue reading →

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Magee Medical School proceeding will help achieve sustainable Health and Social Care staffing in North West 

Posted on May 19, 2020 by Unite the union NI

Long-overdue announcement by Executive Office will make a huge contribution to local economy and underpins future of Magee College Kevin McAdam, Unite Regional Officer with responsibility for the Health sector in Northern Ireland welcomed the confirmation by the Executive Office that a … Continue reading →

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Covid-safety: Public Representatives back Unite call for safety protocols to have teeth

Posted on May 17, 2020 by unitetheunion

May 17th: We the undersigned call on the Government of Ireland to update its document Return to Work Safety Protocol: Covid-19 Specific National Protocol for Employers and Workers to include an adequate structure that will guarantee independent inspections and minimum mandatory … Continue reading →

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