Category Archives: Public Services

Unions express grave concern over arrangements for the reopening of schools

Posted on August 13, 2020 by Unite the union NI

The Joint Negotiating Trade Union Side consists of NIPSA, UNISON, GMB and UNITE representing over 15,000 Support Staff employed across the entire Education Sector, we are gravely concerned about the arrangements for the reopening of schools. “JNC Trade Union Side … Continue reading →

Posted in Northern Ireland news, Press Releases, Public Services | Tagged Covid-19, Department of Education, Education Authority, health and social care, Infection Control, reopening, school bus services | 1 Comment

Belfast International Airport jobs threat runs directly counter to the intent of the government’s Coronavirus Jobs Retention Scheme

Posted on May 29, 2020 by Unite the union NI

Union that represents workers warns airport bosses that meaningful consultation cannot take place at this time and constitutes an abuse of furlough scheme Unite says application to the Tribunal for a protective award and individual unfair dismissal claims are likely … Continue reading →

Posted in Northern Ireland news, Press Releases, Public Services | Tagged aviation, Belfast International Airport, Chancellor of Exchequer, CJRS, Compulsory Redundancies, Covid-19, George Brash, job losses | Leave a comment

Minister for Health fails to respond in more than a fortnight to Registered Childminders’ written request for a meeting on concerns

Posted on May 20, 2020 by Unite the union NI

Childminders left turning away working parents because of lack of clear guidelines on status of essential and key workers eligible for childcare Minister has met with NI Childminding Association to discuss that organisation’s priorities, vital he now hears voice of Registered Childminders themselves Susan … Continue reading →

Posted in Equalities, Northern Ireland news, Press Releases, Public Services | Tagged Covid-19, Department of Health, NI Executive, NICMA, Registered Childminders, Robin Swann, Susan Fitzgerald | 1 Comment

Magee Medical School proceeding will help achieve sustainable Health and Social Care staffing in North West

Posted on May 19, 2020 by Unite the union NI

Long-overdue announcement by Executive Office will make a huge contribution to local economy and underpins future of Magee College Kevin McAdam, Unite Regional Officer with responsibility for the Health sector in Northern Ireland welcomed the confirmation by the Executive Office that a … Continue reading →

Posted in Northern Ireland news, Press Releases, Public Services | Tagged Derry/Londonderry, Kevin McAdam, Magee College, Medical School, Northwest, Western Health and Social Care Trust | Leave a comment

Causeway Coast & Glens Borough Council must rethink plans to slash staff wages on furlough

Posted on May 14, 2020 by Unite the union NI

In a Joint Statement, NIPSA, UNITE and GMB condemn plans forced through in secret at special council meeting Alan Law, on behalf of NIPSA said: “council officers assured the Trade Unions that plans to furlough staff would be at 100% … Continue reading →