Category Archives: Press Releases
Northern Ireland pubs could run dry in Drinks Inc pay dispute
Strike at Northern Ireland’s largest drinks distributor will halt all deliveries to bars, restaurants and off licenses Unite is opening a strike ballot of its members working in for Drinks Inc (Musgrave Distribution Ltd). The strike ballot opens Tuesday, 17 … Continue reading
Dale Farm farmers warned of risks from milk outsourcing plans
Any move to de-recognise Unite will result in strike ballot of drivers at outsourced companies Unite has warned Dale Farm of potential industrial action should plans to outsource milk collection threaten union rights. Unite represents around 60 farm collection tanker … Continue reading
National Ambulance Service: Ballot continuing despite resolution of appointment and transfer issues
Unite slams six-year delay in implementing ‘Roles and Responsibilities Review’ recommendations Management must ditch piecemeal approach and address all outstanding issues Trade union Unite, which represents members working for the National Ambulance Service (NAS), today (Wednesday) welcomed confirmation by NAS … Continue reading
Unite to ballot Nelipak workers for strikes in real living wage dispute
Dismissal of workforce rep during pay negotiations will be fought for Unite by all means available Unite is balloting its members at Nelipak, a manufacturer of sterile barrier systems for medical devices and pharmaceuticals, based in Derry/L’Derry, in a dispute … Continue reading
Northern Ireland SEN cuts threatened due to costs
Unite will ballot workers at the Education authority in response to plans to cut the terms and conditions of school support workers. In a further development, cost-cutting proposals have been made for a wider review of the system of SEN … Continue reading









