Monthly Archives: July 2020

Aer Lingus/Stobart routes and base announcement is welcome boost for Belfast City Airport but must translate into the retention of skilled and experienced former airport workers

Posted on July 23, 2020 by Unite the union NI

Stormont must now act to protect jobs and skills, and regional connectivity, by securing a bespoke package for Northern Ireland   George Brash, Unite Regional Officer for workers at Belfast City Airport welcomed the announcement by Aer Lingus that they would … Continue reading →

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Hospitality and tourism workers protest at Stormont to demand a say in their sectors’ reopening

Posted on July 21, 2020 by Unite the union NI

Socially-distanced protest set at Parliament Buildings today [July 21st at 1pm] to include attendance by workers in health and manufacturing Members of Unite will hand in a letter to Economy Minister Diane Dodds demanding an urgent meeting on the need to secure … Continue reading →

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Driving instructors warn of COVID-19 risks in absence of sector-specific safety protocols

Posted on July 12, 2020 by unitetheunion

Potential 20,000 daily personal interactions in sector July 12th: Unite, which represents driving instructors throughout Ireland, today (Sunday) warned that both instructors and learners could be at risk unless rigorous safety protocols are developed which take account of conditions specific … Continue reading →

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Premier Periclase: workers set to strike from July 20th

Posted on July 8, 2020 by unitetheunion

Unite accuses company of failing to engage and breaching agreement July 8th: Unite, which represents workers at Drogheda magnesia plant Premier Periclase, has announced that its members are set to take strike action from Monday July 20th. Commenting, Unite Regional … Continue reading →

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‘New normal’ excludes workers

Posted on July 2, 2020 by unitetheunion

Members of Unite give coalition a ‘slow clap’; say workers were “applauded then abandoned” by those who promised a “lasting appreciation”  Programme for government fails to address need for renewed workers’ rights legislation. Status of workers in the “new normal” … Continue reading →

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