Category Archives: Unite in the Community

Unite’s industrial and community branches in Newry come together to support Newry Pride Festival

Vibrant festival shows that celebrating diversity and fostering equality can be fun and inclusive to everyone in the community  Union branches sponsor event, host merchandise stall and conduct LGBT survey  August 22nd: Speaking ahead of the parade, Unites Equality Officer, … Continue reading

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Rally for Daisy Hill Stroke Department shows huge public support

Time for parties to ‘serve the community’ and stop jostling for self-promotion March 30: Local chair of the Unite in the Community branch, Martin McKeown, welcomed the massive demonstration of support for the Stroke Department but urged all parties to … Continue reading

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‘People Power’ campaign claims victory for vulnerable groups using Newry swimming pool

Unite community membership branch spearhead protests which force council into u-turn on charges hike Disabled, elderly and unemployed persons will benefit from charges decision Wednesday 25th: Newry Unite in the community spokesperson, Martin McKeown, welcomed last night’s announcement (Tuesday 24th) … Continue reading

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Unite throws weight behind campaign to save services at the Downe Hospital

Members will join thousands converging for Downpatrick Demonstration February 13th: Unite lead officer for Health, Kevin McAdam, has urged members of his union to support the demonstration planned for this Saturday at Downpatrick against the further closure and reduction of … Continue reading

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