Author Archives: Unite the union NI
E&I Engineering statement
On various dates between 10 November 2020 and 1 May 2021, Unite the Union (“Unite”) made or permitted to be made a series of allegations about E&I Engineering Limited (“E&I”) and its senior management team. Those allegations were published in … Continue reading
How many more have to die on the streets before Communities Minister and Housing Executive deliver on promises for supported accommodation for women?
Communities Minister Deirdre Hargey and NI Housing Executive Chief Executive Grainia Long are ‘dodging’ Unite’s requests for a meeting on issue Former Regina Coeli House worker challenges Legion of Mary to make old building available as a hostel for vulnerable … Continue reading
Workers at Derry City & Strabane District Council to launch four-week strike action after they reject latest, inadequate pay offer
Council management has been notified of a four-week strike commencing 18th July and ending 14th August Latest pay offer provided no additional consolidated pay increase, leaving workers unprotected from surging inflation Unite has notified bosses at Derry City & Strabane … Continue reading
Workers to strike for a cost of living pay increase at Hampton Conservatories Ltd in Portrush.
Three percent increase is a disgraceful 8.7 percent wage cut; initial eight-day strike action to start 16th July Unite has confirmed that its membership at the small Portrush-based manufacturer and installer of conservatories will commence an initial eight-day strike action starting … Continue reading
Workers end strike action at Interface, Craigavon after winning inflation-busting pay increase
After one week of strike action, union members vote overwhelmingly to accept 15.25% percent pay increase Unite members working at flooring manufacturer Interface Europe, based in Craigavon, have voted overwhelmingly to end their strike action after receiving a much improved pay … Continue reading









