Category Archives: Public Services
Unite survey of striking housing workers exposes shocking impact of poverty pay at NIHE
90% struggling to make ends meet, 73% borrowing to get by, one-in-three forced to use foodbanks A Unite the union survey of its members working for the Northern Ireland Housing Executive has exposed the scale of the financial pressures bearing … Continue reading
Housing Executive workers’ strike for improved pay to continue for a further four weeks
Absence of any movement from NIHE management on 1.75% offer “galling”. Unite the union confirmed that it had lodged notification that the four week strike action being taken by its members working in the Northern Ireland Housing Executive will continue for … Continue reading
Council workers striking for a cost of living pay increase at Lisburn and Castlereagh blast unlawful use of agency workers in attempt to undermine industrial action
Unite the union will challenge desperate measures taken by bosses at local government authority who appear determined to avoid paying a cost of living increase to their employees regardless of the legality of their actions Workers on picket lines at … Continue reading
Workers at Causeway Coast and Glens council to commence all-out strike action tomorrow after councils vote down pay increase
Offer of two pay points plus a cash lump sum to end dispute was rejected at last night’s council meeting by a single vote in the chamber Unite the union has confirmed that its members at Causeway Coast and Glens … Continue reading
Striking workers at Derry City and Strabane District Council end strike action after winning double pay point increase
Unite the union members vote to accept improved pay offer with 63 percent majority Workers at Derry City and Strabane District Council have voted with a 63 percent majority to accept an improved offer from management and end their industrial … Continue reading









