Author Archives: Unite the union NI

Economy minister must intervene to prevent job cut threats and provide funding for University of Ulster

Management plans for 450 redundancies is a huge and unexpected blow to staff and the wider regional economy Unite has blasted the scale of job cuts announced by management at the University of Ulster. The union represents more than 300 … Continue reading

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Northern Ireland minister’s unfunded fare freeze creates service cuts fears

Minister Liz Kimmins’ continued squeeze creating mounting skills shortage – impacting the most vulnerable in society Unite has challenged Infrastructure minister Liz Kimmins on her failure to properly fund public transport services. Following the announcement that bus and rail fares … Continue reading

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Stormont must deliver on protections for women and girls

More help and support for victims and survivors of domestic abuse and coercive control are urgently needed in Northern Ireland, according to leading trade union Unite Unite has challenged the Northern Ireland Executive to make real its Programme for Government … Continue reading

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Northern Ireland pubs could run dry in Drinks Inc pay dispute

Strike at Northern Ireland’s largest drinks distributor will halt all deliveries to bars, restaurants and off licenses Unite is opening a strike ballot of its members working in for Drinks Inc (Musgrave Distribution Ltd). The strike ballot opens Tuesday, 17 … Continue reading

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Dale Farm farmers warned of risks from milk outsourcing plans

Any move to de-recognise Unite will result in strike ballot of drivers at outsourced companies Unite has warned Dale Farm of potential industrial action should plans to outsource milk collection threaten union rights. Unite represents around 60 farm collection tanker … Continue reading

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