Category Archives: Campaigns

Translink strike action deferred as Minister suspends bus and rail service cuts

Posted on May 1, 2015 by unitetheunion

Three-month process agreed with Department to review compensating efficiencies across Translink, NITHCo and DRD May 1st: Unite Regional Officer with responsibility for public transport, Davy McMurray, has confirmed that the Translink senior representatives have voted to defer strike action scheduled … Continue reading →

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NI Executive has the power to protect our public transport services.

Posted on April 30, 2015 by unitetheunion

Union raise need for additional £6 million to protect bus and rail services with First Minister and deputy First Minister at Stormont Castle May 6th 24 hour strike action by Unite members in defence of our public transport April 30th: … Continue reading →

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Unions to continue campaign to defend health service and secure decent pay

Posted on April 21, 2015 by unitetheunion

Agreement on a range of industrial actions in period commencing Monday, April 27th Unite health representatives meet tomorrow (Wednesday 22nd April) to agree strategy of industrial action April 21st: Unite National Officer with responsibility for health, Kevin McAdam confirmed that … Continue reading →

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Call for Minister to rethink Translink’s sham consultation process

Posted on March 26, 2015 by unitetheunion

Consultation sessions offer no opportunity for public to voice concerns over bus service reductions Unite consulting on further dates of strike action ahead of May election March 26: Unite Regional Officer with responsibility for the public transport provider Translink, Davy … Continue reading →

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Strong vote for strike action against Stormont Austerity Budget

Posted on March 6, 2015 by unitetheunion

Workers in Translink, Education & Library Boards, Roads Service, NI Fire & Rescue Service and Housing Executive to take one-day strike action Friday March 13th. Unite healthcare workers to join action on March 13th over pay dispute Unite Regional Secretary, … Continue reading →

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