Monthly Archives: October 2021

Warning of empty shelves at Tescos across Northern Ireland after ‘offensive’ four percent pay offer sparks UK-wide strike ballot

Posted on October 28, 2021 by Unite the union NI

Unite to ballot lorry drivers and warehouse workers at Tesco Belfast distribution centre on strike action Union is balloting 3,500 Tesco lorry driver and warehouse workers on strike action at the Belfast, Didcot, Doncaster and Thurrock regional distribution centres. The decision to ballot follows rejection of … Continue reading →

Posted in Northern Ireland news, Press Releases | Tagged #Unite4FairPay, George Brash, Inflation, Sharon Graham, strike ballot, Tescos | Leave a comment

Sainsbury’s must clarify its continued commitment to Northern Ireland retail market after management announces plans to close Craigavon store

Posted on October 19, 2021 by Unite the union NI

109 workers based in Craigavon face threat of joblessness in mouth of Christmas; Sainsbury’s must guarantee alternative employment elsewhere as well as meet redeployment costs Fears that Craigavon site closure may be a weathervane pointing to a wider retail threat … Continue reading →

Posted in Northern Ireland news, Press Releases | Tagged Brexit, Closure, Craigavon, job losses, Northern Ireland Protocol, Sainsbury's, Taryn Trainor | Leave a comment

Statement re: E&I Engineering Ltd

Posted on October 15, 2021 by Unite the union NI

On various dates between 10 November 2020 and 1 May 2021 Unite the Union (“Unite”) made or permitted to be made a series of defamatory allegations about E&I Engineering Limited (“E&I”). Those allegations were published in letters sent to key customers, … Continue reading →

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Unite community welcomes promises of £16 million investment for Albert basin park but calls on people of Newry to continue to mobilise to keep pressure on

Posted on October 15, 2021 by Unite the union NI

Union confirms rally to proceed on Saturday October 23rd at 3pm at Marcus Square, High Street, Newry Campaigners call for mass show of strength by public support for action on a green space: to hold ‘politicians feet to the fire’ … Continue reading →

Posted in Northern Ireland news, Press Releases | Tagged Albert Basin, Albert Hewitt, green space, Newry, People Power, public amenities, rally, Unite community | Leave a comment

Unite the union 2021 Champions’ Cup is launched at the National Stadium at Windsor Park in Belfast

Posted on October 14, 2021 by unitetheunion

Expanded format for all-island football initiative announced bringing together football champions, north and south, for a series of three matches The Aviva Stadium is drawn as the fixture for the December 4th Champions’ Cup final October 14th: Speaking after today’s launch … Continue reading →