Category Archives: Campaign for Decent Pay

Latest statistics confirm workers’ pay in Northern Ireland falling behind both inflation and increase across rest of UK

The latest monthly statistics released by the Northern Ireland Statistics and Research Agency (NISRA) confirm that while overall pay for workers in the region has risen, it has fallen behind the rising cost of living, and the increases elsewhere in … Continue reading

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Further two days of strike action confirmed as dispute at Vista Therm escalates following union-busting response of management

Elected workplace rep suspended and union members at the factory have been threatened with disciplinary and legal action Union challenges Managing Director Philip Corrigan to intervene to avoid further escalation Members of Unite the union employed at Vista Therm, a … Continue reading

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Unite the union notifies Vista Therm of a further two days of strike action in dispute for recognition and improved pay

Strike paralyses production at glass manufacturer with non-union workers joining the picket line Union calls for employer to sit down and negotiate instead of adopting intimidatory approach to employees Workers at Vista Therm, a glass manufacturer based at the Silverwood … Continue reading

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Vista Therm workers vote 100% for strike action for union recognition and a pay increase

Unite the union lodges notice of first planned day of strike action at Craigavon based Glass-manufacturer Strike follows anti-union manoeuvres from company and will shut down production at site where approximately 150 workers are employed Unite the union members working … Continue reading

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Langford Lodge workers in Crumlin to commence weeklong strike action tomorrow morning

Strike follows decisive rejection of inadequate last minute pay offer with 70% majority Solidarity with workforce has already led to cancellation of visit by client Martin Baker Members of Unite the union working at RLC Langford Lodge Ltd, a leading … Continue reading

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