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Category Archives: Public Services
Department of Education must intervene to ensure adoption of progressive policies by all schools in Northern Ireland
Union highlights concerns over the low numbers of schools installing Education Authority carbon dioxide monitors and providing free period dignity products As a result of contacts from education workers, Unite has identified that there has been a very low uptake … Continue reading
Tory government’s National Insurance hike aims to make workers pay for costs of rationed and privatised Social Care provision
Unite Regional Secretary Jackie Pollock challenged the Tory government on its decision to raise national insurance contributions by 1.25 percent under cover of funding social care in a Covid crisis. “The increase of 1.25 percent on national insurance from April … Continue reading
Portaferry to Strangford ferry workers call for action, including the conduct of an independent risk assessment, to address their health and safety concerns
Department for Infrastructure inaction on workforce fears over exhaust fumes on the Strangford II leaves crew constantly worried about their health and that of Ferry users, including school children Minister’s promise to install Diesel Particulate Filters branded ‘too little, far … Continue reading
Workforce welcomes decision by Ards and North Down Borough Council to end outsourcing of leisure services
Bangor Aurora Aquatic and Leisure complex; Bangor Sportsplex; Queen’s Leisure Complex, Holywood; and sports grounds and sports development services in northern part of borough will return to full council management and control as of 31st March 2023. Decision to end outsourcing … Continue reading
Posted in Northern Ireland news, Press Releases, Public Services
Tagged Joanne McWilliams, outsourcing, Unite NI
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Joint Unite-GMB-Translink statement: Translink services impacted by civil unrest
Translink’s top priority is the safety of all passengers and employees. Today the company held a positive meeting with its trade union representatives to review bus services operating in Belfast and other regions across NI following the recent violence and … Continue reading
Posted in Northern Ireland news, Press Releases, Public Services
Tagged Davy Thompson, GMB, Translink, Unite NI
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