Author Archives: Unite the union NI

Unite will escalate ABC dispute through the courts

Bin workers based at Armagh depot suspend strikes but union members stand ready to defend reps ABC council senior management have presided over a ‘hostile environment’ for union reps and their behaviour is ‘shameful’ Unite members employed in waste collection … Continue reading

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Glen Dimplex workers in Portadown to begin industrial action 

Dispute is a result of proposed site closure, Unite has notified employer of work-to-rule, training and overtime ban The workforce at Glen Dimplex will commence the first phase of industrial action including a work-to-rule from 00.01am on Friday 16 August.  The … Continue reading

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Education Authority workers win pay and grading improvement to end industrial dispute

Pay and grading review won by education support workers provides additional £130 million in pay over the next eight months Members of Unite the union employed as school support staff by the Education Authority have won their industrial dispute over … Continue reading

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Strategic importance that Harland & Wolff workers continue to contribute skills to national defence

This workforce has demonstrated an ability to deliver on nationally strategic projects The UK clearly needs to have a strong future in shipbuilding and the legacy of shipbuilding in Belfast dates back over a century. The Harland & Wolff shipyard … Continue reading

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Glen Dimplex workforce to be balloted on strike action to save jobs

Portadown rally hears Unite demands political action to save manufacturing jobs and skills Unite will ballot its members at Glen Dimplex in Portadown for strike action. The ballot follows a threat by the company to shutdown its sites in Portadown … Continue reading

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