Monthly Archives: August 2021

Daa: Company U-turns designed to advance its outsourcing agenda

Posted on August 29, 2021 by unitetheunion

Union demands that company engage and agree to implement Labour Court recommendation Unite industrial action ballot to proceed Unite, which represents craft workers at Dublin Airport Authority, today (Sunday) accused Daa of engaging in a series of U-turns designed to … Continue reading →

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Congratulations from the Ireland Region of Unite to our new General Secretary, Sharon Graham

Posted on August 25, 2021 by unitetheunion

Sharon Graham has today been confirmed as the next general secretary of Unite, and will take over from outgoing General Secretary Len McCluskey tomorrow (Thursday, August 26th).   Commenting on her election, Sharon said: “I am honoured to have been elected by … Continue reading →

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daa: Unite to ballot for industrial action following management U-turn on Labour Court Recommendation

Posted on August 20, 2021 by unitetheunion

Company focus on outsourcing agenda unacceptable Unite, which represents craft workers at Dublin Airport Authority, today (Friday) wrote to the daa informing them of the decision, taken at a General Meeting of members yesterday, to ballot for industrial action up … Continue reading →

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Portaferry to Strangford ferry workers call for action, including the conduct of an independent risk assessment, to address their health and safety concerns

Posted on August 18, 2021 by Unite the union NI

Department for Infrastructure inaction on workforce fears over exhaust fumes on the Strangford II leaves crew constantly worried about their health and that of Ferry users, including school children Minister’s promise to install Diesel Particulate Filters branded ‘too little, far … Continue reading →

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Survitec workers at Dunmurry to ballot for strike action

Posted on August 5, 2021 by Unite the union NI

Ballot follows management refusal to move on pay claim August 5th: Unite Regional Officer Neil Moore today (Thursday) confirmed that Survitec workers in Dunmurry are being balloted on strike action.  The ballot, which starts tomorrow (Friday) and will conclude on August … Continue reading →

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