Category Archives: Campaign for Decent Pay

Staff in Sean Graham bookmakers to be balloted on strike action

Ballot on industrial action follows unanimous (100%) rejection of pay offer Strike dates potentially under consideration by Unite include 15th and 18th of March February 14th: Davy McMurray, Unite officer with responsibility for the union’s membership in Sean Graham bookmakers … Continue reading

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Welcome for Airport Jobs Announcement but Concern over Race to Bottom on Pay

Not only do we have a jobs crisis in this area, we now have a crisis of low pay. February 4th: Responding to the announcement that another 115 jobs are to be created at the International Airport, Unite Officer, Susan … Continue reading

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Trade Unions shocked and disappointed by Simon Hamilton’s imposition of pay settlement on health service staff

Healthcare unions warn industrial action is a distinct and likely response Healthcare workers in Northern Ireland will not accept being the lowest paid in the UK January 8th: The trade union forum lead by Unite, RCN, Unison and NIPSA, representing … Continue reading

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Workforce ballot of 88% voting to reject inadequate Bombardier pay offer

Unite will seek urgent discussions with employers with the aim of making progress December 10th: Responding to the news that his union’s membership in Bombardier has voted to reject a management proposal to cut terms and conditions, Unite Regional Coordinating … Continue reading

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Northern Ireland healthcare workers protest for parity with UK pay

Unite protest at steps of Stormont supported by all healthcare unions November 4th: Northern Ireland healthcare workers protest for parity with UK pay Unite protest at steps of Stormont supported by all healthcare unions Unite Regional Officer, Kevin McAdam, called on … Continue reading

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