Category Archives: Campaigns

Newry, Mourne and Down District Council management must accord women period dignity

Posted on June 6, 2019 by Unite the union NI

Union members slam inadequacy of council approach which seeks to place onus on staff for donations to addressing period poverty Management approach should focus on providing women with dignity and normalising a natural biological process Unite Regional Women’s and Equalities … Continue reading →

Posted in Equalities, Northern Ireland news, Press Releases, Public Services | Tagged #perioddignity, #periodpoverty, Equalities, local authorities, Newry Mourne Down District Council, Taryn Trainor., Women | Leave a comment

Public transport remains the safest mode of transport for female passengers, but this needs to be true for workers as well

Posted on November 13, 2018 by Unite the union NI

Translink management must adopt a no tolerance approach to better support staff attacked in the workplace Figures confirm Translink employees continue to be on the receiving end of verbal and physical assaults November 12th: Davy Thompson, Unite Regional Coordinating Officer … Continue reading →

Posted in Equalities, Northern Ireland news, Press Releases, Public Services | Tagged #Unite4Equalities, assault, Attack on workers, Bus Drivers, Davy Thompson, Equalities, Northern Ireland, Public Transport, Taryn Trainor., train drivers, Translink, workers' rights | Leave a comment

Mental Health Awareness week: employers must make reasonable adjustments and accommodate those caring for people with mental health illness

Posted on May 14, 2018 by Unite the union NI

Unpredictability of mental health problems leaves parents and carers needing employment flexibility at times of crisis Latest statistics show increasing numbers of children being referred to Mental Health specialists May 14th: Unite Equality Officer, Taryn Trainor, called on employers to … Continue reading →

Posted in Equalities, Press Releases | Tagged CAMHS, mental health, Mental Health Charter, Northern Ireland, Taryn Trainor., Taryn Trainor. equality, Unite, work-life balance | Leave a comment

Women in Northern Ireland continue to be denied rights and protections afforded to women in all other parts of UK

Posted on March 8, 2018 by Unite the union NI

Westminster must legislate to extend gender pay gap disclosure duty to employers in Northern Ireland March 8th: Speaking on International Women’s Day, Unite Regional Women’s & Equalities Officer, Taryn Trainor, called on Westminster to legislate to vindicate the rights and … Continue reading →

Posted in Campaign for Decent Pay, Equalities, Press Releases | Tagged #Unite4FairPay, abortion, Employment rights, Equalities, fair pay, gender pay duty, NI Executive, Northern Ireland, political failure, Taryn Trainor., Taryn Trainor. equality, Westminster | Leave a comment

Unite school bus drivers and Enniskillen branch launches campaign for adoption of reflective uniform strips and high-viz school passes in Fermanagh

Posted on January 5, 2018 by Unite the union NI

Children in rural areas on unlit roads left vulnerable to traffic accidents School bus drivers to visit local schools to promote ‘safe uniform’ initiative in absence of Minister or action by Education Authority Unite Regional Officer, Gareth Scott, welcomed the … Continue reading →