Category Archives: Northern Ireland news

Unite to support National Pensioners Convention rally at Stormont demanding restoration of Winter Fuel payment

Posted on October 4, 2024 by Unite the union NI

Low-income retired workers in Northern Ireland will be disproportionately impacted by move limiting payment to those receiving pension credit When: 10.30am Monday 7th October 2024 with the rally from 11am-1pm Where: Assembling at Stormont Gates    What: Feeder parade to NPC rally at Stormont demanding … Continue reading →

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Hospitality workers in Northern Ireland denied fair tips rights provided in England, Scotland and Wales

Posted on September 30, 2024 by Unite the union NI

Unite demands Stormont legislate for “fair tips” for Northern Ireland hospitality workers From tomorrow workers in the hospitality sector in Great Britain will have legal protections to receive 100 per cent of tips paid by customers in restaurants, cafes, hotels … Continue reading →

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Seagate engineering specialists vote for representation by Unite

Posted on September 26, 2024 by Unite the union NI

Second historic vote by workers for union recognition at Springtown-based hard-drive manufacturer Around 270 workers employed as engineering specialists by Seagate, at Springtown in Northern Ireland have voted overwhelmingly for collective representation by Unite. The vote is the second by … Continue reading →

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Harland & Wolff: Unite seeking stability for workers, following administration announcement

Posted on September 16, 2024 by unitetheunion

Union priority to preserve employment and skills September 16th: Unite, the UK’s leading union, is demanding that urgent action is taken to preserve the future of the workforce at Harland and Wolff’s yards in Northern Ireland, Scotland and England. The … Continue reading →

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Striking bin workers at ABC borough council demand rate rebate for affected households

Posted on August 14, 2024 by unitetheunion

Disruption to bin collection to continue as Armagh depot workforce enters fifth week of strikes over dismissal of shop steward Refuse workers employed by Armagh Banbridge and Craigavon (ABC) Borough Council are calling for a rebate to ratepayers affected by … Continue reading →

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