Category Archives: Northern Ireland news

Unite warns secretary of state Chris Heaton-Harris that workers will resist of punitive measures

Second wave of consultations on harsh ‘revenue raising’ programme are published by departments at the demand of the secretary of state Unite the union has told the secretary of state for Northern Ireland Chris Heaton-Harris that workers will not accept … Continue reading

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Education Authority support staff to commence 48-hour strike action tomorrow over failure to deliver pay & grading review

Union warns of significant disruption to school transport and to some schools on first day of strike ahead of wider industrial action Communication from Department of Education confirms that business case for negotiated commitment has still not been submitted  Almost … Continue reading

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Education Authority notified of 48-hour strike by Unite members seeking pay and grading review

Education Authority notified of 48-hour strike by Unite members seeking pay and grading review Unite claims responsibility for industrial action escalation lies wholly on Department of Education for obstructive behaviour This afternoon, Unite the union notified the Education Authority of a 48-hour … Continue reading

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Vista Therm workers to commence new wave of industrial action tomorrow

Strike action to recommence by the workforce at Vista Therm after Unite reballoted over management union-busting Industrial action follows previous twelve-week strike for cost of living pay increase and union recognition Unite the union has served notice on Vista Therm, … Continue reading

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Unions demand urgent meeting with Secretary of State in campaign for a pay increase for bus and rail workers

Joint Unite-GMB-SIPTU News Release DfI permanent secretary tells trade unions that inadequate budget leaves him unable to properly fund public transport Unite, GMB and SIPTU members working in Translink continue to vote in unprecedented coordinated industrial ballot A delegation of … Continue reading

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