Author Archives: Unite the union NI
Stormont budget failure risks strikes during school exam period
Unite calls on four education unions to stand and strike together for improved pay Unite officials and workforce reps have begun coordinating the union’s industrial response, due to the Stormont budget failing to provide anything for low paid education workers. … Continue reading
Unite to coordinate on strikes after finance minister fails to deliver pay and grading review
School support staff in Unite prepare to recommence strike action Unite’s members in education have responded with disappointment and anger after being informed by the education minister that the Northern Ireland executive has adopted a budget that fails to provide … Continue reading
Workers at Balcas Timber Ltd (Glennon brothers) to ballot for strike action in pay dispute
Workers reject below inflation pay increase offered by company whose latest accounts reported a dramatic surge in profits. Unite the union has today notified management at Balcas Timber Ltd, a wood-mill and Combined Heat Power plant employing approximately 280 at … Continue reading
Family of Matthew Campbell deserve answers and justice
Court judgement highlights need for health and safety legislation to be strengthened for increased incidence of extreme weather events Unite the union welcomed this afternoon’s sentencing hearing at Newry Crown Court of Health and safety failings admitted by Newry, Mourne and … Continue reading
Pilgrim’s Foodmasters workforce in Enniskillen wins inflation-busting pay increase
Workers agree to accept an increase of £1.02 an hour – worth up to 9.3% for lowest paid Members of Unite the union working at Pilgrim’s Foodmasters, formerly Kerry foods, in Enniskillen have ended an industrial dispute with their employer … Continue reading