Category Archives: Northern Ireland news

Strike ballot at ABP meats in Craigavon

Posted on September 18, 2025 by Unite the union NI

Workers to be balloted after management fails to agree meat packers cost of living pay claim Unite has notified Anglo Beef Processors UK (ABP) of a forthcoming strike ballot at the company’s Craigavon plant. The ballot will open on Thursday … Continue reading →

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Minister must end unsafe staffing at NI ambulance control centre, Unite

Posted on September 17, 2025 by Unite the union NI

Three workers left to answer 999 calls from across the entire region, reporting up to 82 calls on hold Unite is warning the staffing crisis in Northern Ireland’s ambulance service is pushing workers beyond breaking point. Members working at the … Continue reading →

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Ambitious vision for expansion and rail link to Belfast City Airport welcomed

Posted on September 16, 2025 by Unite the union NI

Unite which represents workers at Belfast City Airport has welcomed the ambitious proposals contained in a master plan for the future of airport. The plan was published by airport management today (16 September) and contains proposals to expand the airport’s … Continue reading →

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School support staff still on temporary engagement forms despite ministerial commitment to end practice

Posted on August 28, 2025 by Unite the union NI

Union calls for use of temporary engagement forms in Northen Ireland to be restricted and all school staff working temporary for four years to automatically made permanent Unite has revealed statistics showing that 1,315 school transport and catering workers continue to be … Continue reading →

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Industrial action at Dale Farm could lead to milk shortages

Posted on August 11, 2025 by unitetheunion

Drivers and engineers vote overwhelmingly for industrial action Unite warns strike will impact milk collection and multiple Dale Farm sites in Northern Ireland Trade union Unite has announced strike action at dairy producer Dale Farm group beginning on Wednesday 20 August. … Continue reading →

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