Author Archives: Unite the union NI

Northern Ireland SEN schools’ preference for temporary classroom assistants is risking child safety

Candidates holding essential criteria for the post of classroom assistant are being overlooked with positions being filled by unqualified workers on temporary engagement forms Unite has expressed serious concerns about a race-to-the-bottom on classroom assistant positions at special educational needs … Continue reading

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Unite hosts a meeting at Stormont as part of campaign to restore the Winter Fuel Payment

Unite the union will be holding a meeting at the Long Gallery in Stormont today (3.30pm) as part of its campaign to fully restore the Winter Fuel payment. This meeting will address the devastating impact of the changes to the … Continue reading

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Unions warn Belfast council of leisure centres strike threat 

Patience of leisure workers at end, Greenwich Leisure Limited must provide clarity and transparency Trade unions Unite and NIPSA have met Belfast city council management and warned them of the prospect of disruptive industrial action by leisure centre workers. The … Continue reading

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Government decision leaves most migrant care assistants below minimum wage 

HCAs on existing contracts lose out on pay increase  Unite has slammed a decision which will see most migrant health care assistants (HCAs) on general employment permits fall below the new national minimum wage which came into effect on 1 … Continue reading

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Navantia takeover offers hope for jobs and future of shipbuilding at Harland and Wolff

Unite will engage now to ensure outcome will satisfy key trade union demands Unite has welcomed today’s announcement that shipbuilder Navantia is to take on all four Harland and Wolff shipyards.  The union will now engage with the deal to … Continue reading

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