Category Archives: Press Releases

Peter Mark abolishes new training fee following Unite campaign

Posted on May 12, 2019 by

Workers to receive entitlements backdated to March 4th Victory comes on eve of Unite conference  May 12th Unite, which represents workers in the hairdressing sector, today (Sunday) welcomed Peter Mark’s decision to abolish a new ‘training fee’ which the chain … Continue reading →

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Unite warns costs may cancel out modest wage gains for construction and electrical workers

Posted on May 10, 2019 by

May 10th: Extending a cautious welcome for Minister Pat Breen’s decision to approve new minimum pay rates for construction and electrical contracting workers recommended by the Labour Court, trade union Unite warned that what Regional Officer for Construction Tom Fitzgerald … Continue reading →

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New all-island Champions Cup to focus on communities

Posted on May 9, 2019 by

All sponsorship money to go to local clubs and community events May 9th: Unite today (Thursday) announced its sponsorship of a new   ‘Unite the Union Champions Cup’. This three year sponsorship will see a two-legged play off (home and away) … Continue reading →

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Derry and Strabane city deal will be judged ultimately on the decent jobs it delivers

Posted on May 8, 2019 by

Union issues call for investment to be directed at manufacturing sector, education and skills development Unite Regional Officer, Liam Gallagher, issued the following reaction on behalf of his union to the recently announced Derry and Strabane city deal. “We welcome … Continue reading →

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Unite seeks assurances on investment and job security for Bombardier employees in Northern Ireland

Posted on May 2, 2019 by

Union expresses hope that any prospective new owner will commit to local production and bring forward expanded investment Jackie Pollock, Unite Regional Secretary in Ireland, responded to news that Bombardier was to sell its Aerostructures division globally which includes all … Continue reading →

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