Category Archives: Campaign for Decent Pay

Striking workers at Survitec in Dunmurry determined to win an inflation-proof pay increase

Picket lines formed outside Survitec’s site from 6.45 am today in all-out strike by workforce Unite the union members working at Survitec, a manufacturer of marine life-saving equipment, commenced an all-out strike for a cost of living pay increase this … Continue reading

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Survitec workers at Dunmurry to commence all out strike action on Thursday

Unite the union members vote 100% on a 80% turnout to take strike action after insulting 6% pay increase offer All-out strike action of 160 workers at workplace will shut down production at manufacturer of lifeboats and sea safety equipment … Continue reading

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Unite members vote to accept inflation-proofed 13% pay increase at MM Bangor

Trade union hails pay deal that breaches the low-pay norm, offering hope to attract a new generation of workers to safeguard jobs and skills in Bangor area Workers at MM Bangor voted with a 78% majority to accept one-year pay … Continue reading

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Unite Hospitality activists launch Charter

What: Launch of the Unite Hospitality Charter When: 11.30am Monday 15th May Where: Outside the Europa Bus centre, Belfast Ahead of the launch, Amy Ferguson, Unite Hospitality’s branch secretary, said: “Our research shows that over 90% of workers in the … Continue reading

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MM Bangor workforce denied cost of living increase while shareholders receive dividend

MM Bangor workforce denied cost of living increase while shareholders receive dividend Union calls on employer to recognise that a paltry minimum wage increase plus one pound a day leaves workers suffering cost of living crunch Strike action by workers at MM … Continue reading

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