Author Archives: Unite the union NI
Spirit takeover must lead to investment for jobs and a future for NI aerospace, Unite
Airbus will take on production lines in the supply chain of its own aircraft with Boeing taking over the remainder of the sites. Unite has called on Boeing and Airbus to confirm their plans for Spirit Aerosystems following today’s announcement … Continue reading
Strikes at Diageo Belfast suspended after improved pay offer
Planned eight-day strike action at Diageo in Belfast, that would have seen shortages of Guinness Zero this Christmas, has been suspended following an improved pay offer from the employer. Around 90 workers were set to strike tomorrow (Friday 5th December) … Continue reading
Christmas Guinness drought as workers announce eight days of pay strikes
Diageo workforce unanimously votes to reject inadequate pay offer and to take strike actionThe UK is facing a Guinness zero drought this Christmas as workers at the company’s Belfast brewery announced eight days of strikes next month in a dispute … Continue reading
Concerns for child safety in Northern Ireland with hundreds of education posts filled without safety checks
Minister must act to end widespread abuse of temporary engagement forms to avoid formal recruitment processes Unite has expressed deeps concerns for child safety in Northern Ireland after a freedom of information (FOI) response confirmed that 353 staff positions had … Continue reading
ABP: Craigavon workers to commence all-out strike
Over 150 workers to down tools in pursuit of decent pay Workers at Anglo Beef Processors UK (ABP) Craigavon plant, where Unite represents over 150 meat packers, trimmers, distribution, kill line and boning workers, have voted overwhelmingly to take strike … Continue reading









