Author Archives: Unite the union NI
Vista Therm workers to commence new wave of industrial action tomorrow
Strike action to recommence by the workforce at Vista Therm after Unite reballoted over management union-busting Industrial action follows previous twelve-week strike for cost of living pay increase and union recognition Unite the union has served notice on Vista Therm, … Continue reading
Unions demand urgent meeting with Secretary of State in campaign for a pay increase for bus and rail workers
Joint Unite-GMB-SIPTU News Release DfI permanent secretary tells trade unions that inadequate budget leaves him unable to properly fund public transport Unite, GMB and SIPTU members working in Translink continue to vote in unprecedented coordinated industrial ballot A delegation of … Continue reading
Unite the union secures pay deal worth 11% for Severfield workers
Union members vote to accept deal and withdraw plans for strike at Fermanagh-based steel erector company Unite the union members employed by Severfield, the UK’s largest specialist structural steel company, in Kesh, Co Fermanagh are celebrating the resolution of an … Continue reading
Public transport unions to meet DfI Permanent Secretary in crunch meeting as strike ballots open
All three front-line public transport unions commence coordinated strike ballots members at Translink A delegation of workforce reps and trade union officials are to meet Denis McMahon, Infrastructure Department permanent secretary tomorrow (Wednesday) afternoon Representatives of Unite, SIPTU and GMB … Continue reading
Unite, GMB and SIPTU to proceed with coordinated industrial ballots of passenger transport workforces over zero percent pay offer
Joint Transport Trade Union side press release Representatives and officials of three trade unions representing frontline bus and rail workers met yesterday and agreed unanimously to proceed with an industrial ballot, including for action up to and including strike, of … Continue reading









