Category Archives: Campaign for Decent Pay

Unite, GMB and SIPTU to proceed with coordinated industrial ballots of passenger transport workforces over zero percent pay offer

Posted on October 24, 2023 by Unite the union NI

Joint Transport Trade Union side press release Representatives and officials of three trade unions representing frontline bus and rail workers met yesterday and agreed unanimously to proceed with an industrial ballot, including for action up to and including strike, of … Continue reading →

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Unite ballots Translink bus workers in pay dispute

Posted on October 9, 2023 by Unite the union NI

Bus drivers and maintenance workers balloted with Unite recommending rejection of a pay freeze Unite the union, which represents more than half the entire Translink workforce, is today commencing a five-day consultative ballot on pay. The union’s ballot process follows … Continue reading →

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Public sector workers rally for fair pay and respect on second day of powerful coordinated strike action 

Posted on September 21, 2023 by Unite the union NI

Striking trade union members across health, civil service, PSNI and private sector will rally at Belfast City Hall tomorrow [Friday] When: 12.30pm Friday 22nd September 2023 Where: Belfast City Hall, Belfast The Northern Ireland Committee of the Irish Congress of Trade Unions … Continue reading →

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4000 Unite members in health and social care to commence 48-hour strike from midnight tonight

Posted on September 20, 2023 by Unite the union NI

Health budget so inadequate that Northern Ireland health workers are being denied pay increase offered in England and Wales More than 4000 Unite members working in the health and social care service in Northern Ireland will join with colleagues from … Continue reading →

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Carey Glass must intervene to resolve Lurgan Vista Therm dispute

Posted on August 25, 2023 by Unite the union NI

Carey Glass must intervene to resolve Lurgan Vista Therm dispute Nenagh-based Carey group warned dispute may shatter ‘Best in Glass’ claim Unite highlights reputational risks to group if dispute not resolved Unite members in dispute with Vista Therm travelled to … Continue reading →

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