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Unite secures further recognition agreement at Seagate Technologies

Negotiations have commenced on next year’s pay deal Unite has concluded a third workforce recognition agreement with Seagate. The Derry/L’Derry based manufacturer is a global leader in mass data storage and employs approximately 1,400 workers in Northern Ireland. The latest … Continue reading

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Northern Ireland health department flip-flopping on childminding ratios risks child safety, Unite

97 percent of registered child minders say change of date for new ratios will place more children in an unsafe, unregulated and illegal environments After years of campaigning, Registered Child Minders (RCMs) in Unite have won an increase to childminding … Continue reading

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May Day warning (Northern Ireland): Workers will not pay for the latest crisis of capitalism

May Day warning: Workers will not pay for the latest crisis of capitalism To mark International Workers’ Day (Friday 1 May), Unite warned employers that workers will not tolerate the current global supply crisis being used as the latest excuse … Continue reading

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Smart meters no substitute for direct support for surging electricity costs

Assurances needed for meter readers and that smart meter work will be done by NIE professionals  Unite is seeking immediate assurances from Northern Ireland Electricity (NIE) over concerns for the future employment of electricity meter readers. Assurances are being demanded … Continue reading

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Northern Ireland childminding in crisis as department of health dithers

Ninety five per cent of registered childminders tell Unite that the viability of their businesses is uncertain following onerous tax changes Trade union Unite, which represents the majority of self-employed registered childminders (RCMs) in Northern Ireland, has called on health … Continue reading

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