Author Archives: Unite the union NI

Latest statistics confirm workers’ pay in Northern Ireland falling behind both inflation and increase across rest of UK

The latest monthly statistics released by the Northern Ireland Statistics and Research Agency (NISRA) confirm that while overall pay for workers in the region has risen, it has fallen behind the rising cost of living, and the increases elsewhere in … Continue reading

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Retained firefighters in Tipperary and Waterford to commence two days of strike action tomorrow

Unite leader Susan Fitzgerald will pay solidarity visit to Carrick-on-Suir picket line Union warns LGMA that they don’t get to choose the trade union which represents their workforce Unite the union members working as retained firefighters in Counties Tipperary and … Continue reading

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Water services: Lack of engagement by employer representatives’ forces dispute escalation

Unite the union seeks engagement with LGMA over shortcomings in proposed Framework Pickets set for eight local authorities from 00.01 Wednesday [2nd August] to 23.59 Friday [4th August] Unite members working in water delivery services for eight local authorities around … Continue reading

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Further two days of strike action confirmed as dispute at Vista Therm escalates following union-busting response of management

Elected workplace rep suspended and union members at the factory have been threatened with disciplinary and legal action Union challenges Managing Director Philip Corrigan to intervene to avoid further escalation Members of Unite the union employed at Vista Therm, a … Continue reading

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Unite the union notifies Vista Therm of a further two days of strike action in dispute for recognition and improved pay

Strike paralyses production at glass manufacturer with non-union workers joining the picket line Union calls for employer to sit down and negotiate instead of adopting intimidatory approach to employees Workers at Vista Therm, a glass manufacturer based at the Silverwood … Continue reading

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