Category Archives: Unite in the Community

SP Graham workers report overwhelming support from punters in fight against poverty wages

Posted on April 4, 2016 by unitetheunion

Strike action across all SP Graham outlets in NI set for Grand National Day – Saturday April 9th April 4th: Davy McMurray, Unite officer for staff in SP Graham bookmakers confirmed the strong support received by staff from punters: “Unite … Continue reading →

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Further strikes planned at SP Graham as pay dispute escalates

Posted on March 20, 2016 by unitetheunion

Staff at bookmaker confirm strike dates to include Grand National day (April 9th) Unite Community branches to bring forward rolling protests to shame Poverty Pay management March 20th: Davy McMurray, Unite officer for staff in Sean Graham bookmakers has congratulated … Continue reading →

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SP Graham Ltd workers overwhelmingly reject management pay offer; strike remains set for Tuesday and Friday

Posted on March 13, 2016 by unitetheunion

Strike action will take at SP Graham Ltd outlets across Northern Ireland during Cheltenham festival Workers report strong support for industrial action for Living Wage among regular punters March 13th: Davy McMurray, Unite officer with responsibility for the union’s membership … Continue reading →

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Unite Regional Chair says Lurgan rioting divisive, futile and must stop

Posted on January 26, 2016 by unitetheunion

Working people must redouble our efforts and focus on what unites us Progressive change requires political engagement says Gallagher January 26th: Speaking after this week’s meeting of Unite’s Irish Executive Committee, the union’s Regional Chairperson, Liam Gallagher, expressed disappointment at … Continue reading →

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Unite community activists protest devastating impact of Tory austerity cuts

Posted on November 27, 2015 by unitetheunion

Changes to social welfare provision will mean most vulnerable face devastating income cuts Lowering corporation taxes will mean hundreds of millions in deeper cuts to public services November 27th: Speaking ahead of planned protests by Unite community branches outside DUP … Continue reading →

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