Category Archives: Campaign for Decent Pay
Strike at Haldane-Fisher ends after workers win inflation-busting pay deal
Members of Unite employed at Haldane-Fisher in Newry are to return to work after securing an inflation beating pay increase after five weeks of all-out strike action. Unite general secretary Sharon Graham said: “This was a hard fought and well … Continue reading
Haldane Fisher strikes causing construction sector disruption across Ireland
Approximately 40 members of Unite have entered the eighth day of strike action at Haldane-Fisher in Newry. The strike is a result of the workers rejecting a below-inflation, 2.5 per cent pay increase imposed by management. Haldane-Fisher has its own … Continue reading
Haldane-Fisher workers in Newry set to commence all out strike
Strike follows overwhelming rejection of inadequate pay offer by workforce at company’s supply store Members of Unite employed by Haldane-Fisher at its Newry-based central supply store are to commence all-out strike action from Wednesday June 10. The strike results from … Continue reading
May Day warning (Northern Ireland): Workers will not pay for the latest crisis of capitalism
May Day warning: Workers will not pay for the latest crisis of capitalism To mark International Workers’ Day (Friday 1 May), Unite warned employers that workers will not tolerate the current global supply crisis being used as the latest excuse … Continue reading
Northern Ireland childminding in crisis as department of health dithers
Ninety five per cent of registered childminders tell Unite that the viability of their businesses is uncertain following onerous tax changes Trade union Unite, which represents the majority of self-employed registered childminders (RCMs) in Northern Ireland, has called on health … Continue reading









