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Monthly Archives: January 2026
Unite launches plan to protect workers from Extreme Weather impacts
Publication of ‘Workers in the Eye of the Storm’ marks anniversary of Storm Éowyn Union’s demands include mandatory alert-based responses and ‘climate leave’ Trade union Unite, which organises workers throughout the economy, this morning (Thursday) launched a new policy toolkit, In … Continue reading
Staff at Glen Dimplex, Portadown end industrial dispute after vote to accept improved pay offer
Unite members employed in staff grades at Glen Dimplex in Portadown have voted overwhelmingly to accept a significantly improved pay offer from management. The decision ends an ongoing pay dispute which has seen workers take four days of strike action in recent weeks.
The pay deal provides a consolidated uplift of £2,330 to all staff grades – worth between six and eight per cent to most workers – and will be paid over an 18 month period. This represents a considerable advance on the previous management offer of £1,825, worth between 4.5 and six per cent. Under the terms of the deal, workers paid below £30k a year will have a pay and grading review – with any increase arising backdated to the beginning of October 2025. Continue reading
Strike action to escalates at Glen Dimplex, Portadown in pay dispute
Glen Dimplex staff in Portadown are taking two days of strike action beginning today Monday 5th January. The strike represents an escalation of a pay dispute which saw workers strike for one day December. Approximately 30 workers will strike across … Continue reading
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Tagged Glen Dimplex, Neil Moore, Portadown, Sharon Graham, staff, strike
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