Author Archives: Unite the union NI

Protesting aviation workers vow to continue their campaign to ‘Keep Northern Ireland connected’

Posted on August 8, 2020

Stormont must protect jobs and skills, and regional connectivity, by securing a bespoke package for Northern Ireland George Brash, Unite Regional Officer for his union’s membership in the aviation and airport sectors demanded Stormont Ministers act on the threat to … Continue reading →

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Campaigners call on Marks & Spencer to intervene over BA Betrayal

Posted on July 30, 2020

WHAT: BA Betrayal demonstration outside M&S WHERE: Marks and Spencer, 48 Donegal Place, Belfast BT1 5BY WHEN: 12.30pm, Friday July 31st 2020 Campaigners against British Airways’ plans to fire its workforce and rehire those that survive on inferior contracts are calling on the … Continue reading →

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Shipyard workers’ successful occupation remains a shining example to workers facing assault on livelihoods, pay and terms and conditions

Posted on July 29, 2020

One year ago today, Harland & Wolff workers moved to occupy their workplace to defend jobs and skills, and secure a future for the shipyard Susan Fitzgerald, Unite Regional Coordinating Officer, speaking today said that the example of Harland & … Continue reading →

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Unite Registered Childminders seek meeting with Education Minister Peter Weir over inadequate support payments

Posted on July 24, 2020

Department of Education’s enhanced financial package amounts to a mere £150 a month in July and August when Covid-19 restrictions impact operations Susan Fitzgerald, Unite Regional Coordinating Officer, challenged the Northern Ireland Executive on the inadequacy of supports provided to … Continue reading →

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Collins Aerospace job losses blow highlights urgent need for Stormont Aerospace rescue plan

Posted on July 23, 2020

Management plans for 235 redundancies at Kilkeel site as Covid downturn impacts demand for aerospace production Stormont must bring forward furlough extension to enable vital skills retention and enable upskilling for future growth Kieran Ellison, Unite Regional Officer with responsibility … Continue reading →

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