Category Archives: Unite in the Community

Unite welcomes Sports Direct commitment to end Zero Hours Contracts and ‘six strikes and you’re out’ disciplinary regime

September 6th: Responding to the publication of the RPC report into working practices at Sports Direct, Ireland deputy Regional Secretary for Unite, Jackie Pollock, said: “We welcome today’s announcement by the Sports Direct board that they will work constructively with … Continue reading

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Belfast City Council Lord Mayor to present prizes at Unite in the Community cross-community football tournament

Ten junior soccer teams to compete in Friendship tournament at the Hammer Complex Tournament part of Unite in the community’s efforts to build reconciliation at grassroots level August 6th: Speaking ahead of the tournament, Unite Community Coordinator, Albert Hewitt, offered … Continue reading

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Union calls for SP Graham to ‘open their books’ to justify claims of inability to pay

On eve of fourth day of strike action (Saturday April 23rd) management refuse union’s offer to sit down and negotiate a realistic pay settlement Management at SP Graham Ltd must get real and address workers’ pay demands before lasting damage … Continue reading

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Powerful strike action in SP Graham bookmakers shows determination of counter staff to secure fair pay

Workers report punters turning away from bookies in droves as they refuse to cross picket lines Union calls on Graham family to intervene and end costly dispute by making reasonable pay offer April 9th: Davy McMurray, Unite officer for staff … Continue reading

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Strike action set to proceed on Grand National Day at SP Graham bookmaker outlets

Union calls for public to respect the striking workers’ picket line in dispute over poverty pay Unite warns that it will pursue any potential breach of employee’s right to take lawful strike action with Employment Agency Inspectorate April 8th: Davy … Continue reading

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