Author Archives: Unite the union NI

Armagh residents facing fortnight of bin strikes

Posted on July 9, 2024 by Unite the union NI

Strike action in response to council management ‘hostile environment’ for unions, especially Unite Unite has today notified management at Armagh, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough council of two weeks of strike action by Armagh-based waste collection workers from Wednesday 17 July.  … Continue reading →

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Concerns Spirit Aerosystems jobs under threat after Boeing takeover

Posted on July 1, 2024 by Unite the union NI

Unite vows to ensure members’ jobs not placed in jeopardy Following the confirmation that Boeing will acquire Spirit Aerosystems, Unite which represents the overwhelming majority of the Spirit workforce across the UK, has raised serious concerns about the acquisition of the … Continue reading →

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Unite rally demanding end to hostile environment for unions at ABC council

Posted on June 23, 2024 by Unite the union NI

Union calls for immediate reinstatement of shop steward When: 18:00, Monday June 24 2024 Where: Craigavon Civic & Conference Centre, Craigavon Unite is organising a protest of trade unionists at Craigavon civic and conference centre ahead of this month’s general meeting of … Continue reading →

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Spirit Aerosystems in Northern Ireland must be transferred intact to Airbus following Boeing acquisition, demands Unite

Posted on June 21, 2024 by Unite the union NI

Unite, which represents the overwhelming majority of the Spirit Aerosystems workforce across the UK, has raised serious concerns about Boeing’s acquisition of the company. Unite is seeking urgent assurance the purchase will proceed with Airbus acquiring all those parts of … Continue reading →

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Industrial dispute at Harland and Wolff ends after workforce vote to accept significant pay increase

Posted on June 20, 2024 by Unite the union NI

Workers accept pay offer which provides increase of 13% for skilled trades and 10.5% for general operatives. Unite the union which represents the majority of workers employed at Harland and Wolff has confirmed that an industrial dispute over pay has … Continue reading →

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