Category Archives: Northern Ireland news

Unite rally demanding end to hostile environment for unions at ABC council

Posted on June 23, 2024 by Unite the union NI

Union calls for immediate reinstatement of shop steward When: 18:00, Monday June 24 2024 Where: Craigavon Civic & Conference Centre, Craigavon Unite is organising a protest of trade unionists at Craigavon civic and conference centre ahead of this month’s general meeting of … Continue reading →

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Spirit Aerosystems in Northern Ireland must be transferred intact to Airbus following Boeing acquisition, demands Unite

Posted on June 21, 2024 by Unite the union NI

Unite, which represents the overwhelming majority of the Spirit Aerosystems workforce across the UK, has raised serious concerns about Boeing’s acquisition of the company. Unite is seeking urgent assurance the purchase will proceed with Airbus acquiring all those parts of … Continue reading →

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Industrial dispute at Harland and Wolff ends after workforce vote to accept significant pay increase

Posted on June 20, 2024 by Unite the union NI

Workers accept pay offer which provides increase of 13% for skilled trades and 10.5% for general operatives. Unite the union which represents the majority of workers employed at Harland and Wolff has confirmed that an industrial dispute over pay has … Continue reading →

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Emergency rally in Portadown as Glen Dimplex workers face offshoring threat 

Posted on June 18, 2024 by Unite the union NI

Unite calls on election candidates to state what they will do to secure good union jobs in manufacturing Unite has called an emergency rally for the future of manufacturing jobs and skills in the Upper Bann area.   When: 12:30 Friday … Continue reading →

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Unite warns of prospect of strike by Northern Ireland Fisheries and Harbour Authority workers

Posted on June 16, 2024 by Unite the union NI

Members of Unite who maintain harbours are paid minimum wage by DAERA arms-length body DAERA minister challenged on his department’s status as an accredited Living Wage employer Unite has written to Rural Affairs (DAERA) Andrew Muir to seek an urgent … Continue reading →

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