Category Archives: Public Services

Department of Infrastructure must reject cherry-picking by private sector bus operators

Posted on May 17, 2017 by Unite the union NI

Application by Hannon Coach targets most lucrative bus route in Northern Ireland License application from private sector will undermine cross-subsidisation model May 17th: Unite the union’s deputy Regional Secretary, Jackie Pollock, called on the Department of Infrastructure to reject an … Continue reading →

Posted in Northern Ireland news, Press Releases, Public Services | Tagged Belfast City Council, Bus Eireann, Department of Infrastructure, Derry/Londonderry, Goldliner, Hannon Coach, Jackie Pollock, outsourcing, Privatisation, Public Transport, Translink | Leave a comment

“Hands Off Daisy Hill” Mural to be unveiled in Canal Street, Newry today

Posted on May 12, 2017 by Unite the union NI

Union call on public to attend Saturday rally Albert Basin, Newry at 11am on Saturday [May 13th] Continued public pressure the only way to guarantee delivery on promises to retain services in Daisy Hill May 12th: Speaking ahead of the … Continue reading →

Posted in Northern Ireland news, Press Releases, Public Services, Unite in the Community | Tagged #HandsOffDaisyHill, #OurLivesMatter, Albert Hewitt, Community Branch, health, Martin McKeown, Newry | Leave a comment

Opening Belfast Rapid Transit bus lanes to taxis will undermine £90 million public transport investment

Posted on May 11, 2017 by Unite the union NI

Dedicated bus routes essential to maintain regularity and uptake of BRT scheme Buses need exclusive access to BRT lane unimpeded to realise full scheme potential May 11th: Unite the union’s deputy Regional Secretary, Jackie Pollock, called on the Department of … Continue reading →

Posted in Northern Ireland news, Press Releases, Public Services | Tagged Belfast Rapid Transit, Bus Services, Department of Infrastructure, industrial action, infrastructure, Jackie Pollock, Metro, Michael Dornan, NI Executive, Public Transport, Taxis, Translink | Leave a comment

Southern HSCT must follow-through on commitment to 24-7 Emergency Department Daisy Hill A&E

Posted on May 3, 2017 by Unite the union NI

Trust u-turn a major victory for people power but campaign must continue and remain vigilant Southern Health Trust must now answer questions about their support for wider health service provision in Daisy Hill May 3rd: Unite Regional Officer Kevin McAdam … Continue reading →

Posted in Northern Ireland news, Press Releases, Public Services, Unite in the Community | Tagged #Unite4DaisyHill, austerity cuts, Craigavon, Daisy Hill, DUP, Kevin McAdam, Martin McKeown, Newry, NI Executive, Sinn Fein, Southern HSCT, Unite in the Community, Unite NI | Leave a comment

Greenwich Leisure Limited (GLL) opens Ballysillan swimming pool shallow with temperature too low for children

Posted on May 3, 2017 by Unite the union NI

Staff members forced to discourage special needs and infant users due to health and safety May fears Unite to raise the latest in a string of health & safety incidents at outsourced Belfast leisure centres with Health and Safety Executive … Continue reading →