Category Archives: Equalities

Unite calls for suspension of lone parent cuts pending full review, consultation with advocacy groups

Posted on June 29, 2015 by unitetheunion

Union warns low-paid workers will bear brunt of changes Trade union Unite today (Monday June 29th) called on the Government to suspend the introduction of changes to the One Parent Family Payment scheduled to take effect this coming Thursday. The … Continue reading →

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Unite: Recovery bypassing women as cuts continue

Posted on June 18, 2015 by unitetheunion

Lone parents and rape victims latest casualties of ‘gendered austerity’ Cuts highlight need for equality budgeting June 18th: Trade union Unite today said that the cuts to lone parents’ payments and to funding for the Rape Crisis Network are just … Continue reading →

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Marriage Equality: Unite urges members to vote Yes on Friday

Posted on May 17, 2015 by unitetheunion

Statement follows overwhelming endorsement at union’s conference May 17th: Unite is writing to its members urging them to vote Yes in the forthcoming referendum on Marriage Equality. Commenting, the union’s Ireland Secretary, Jimmy Kelly, said: “Last week, delegates at our … Continue reading →

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Over one million women North and South experiencing poverty or social exclusion

Posted on March 5, 2015 by unitetheunion

Low wages, precarious work and low social protection supports among factors contributing to crisis Over one million women throughout the island of Ireland are experiencing poverty and social exclusion according to a Unite briefing note released today (5 March 2015) … Continue reading →

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‘People Power’ campaign claims victory for vulnerable groups using Newry swimming pool

Posted on February 25, 2015 by unitetheunion

Unite community membership branch spearhead protests which force council into u-turn on charges hike Disabled, elderly and unemployed persons will benefit from charges decision Wednesday 25th: Newry Unite in the community spokesperson, Martin McKeown, welcomed last night’s announcement (Tuesday 24th) … Continue reading →

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