Category Archives: Press Releases

Armagh residents facing fortnight of bin strikes

Posted on July 9, 2024 by Unite the union NI

Strike action in response to council management ‘hostile environment’ for unions, especially Unite Unite has today notified management at Armagh, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough council of two weeks of strike action by Armagh-based waste collection workers from Wednesday 17 July.  … Continue reading →

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Concerns Spirit Aerosystems jobs under threat after Boeing takeover

Posted on July 1, 2024 by Unite the union NI

Unite vows to ensure members’ jobs not placed in jeopardy Following the confirmation that Boeing will acquire Spirit Aerosystems, Unite which represents the overwhelming majority of the Spirit workforce across the UK, has raised serious concerns about the acquisition of the … Continue reading →

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Parties must commit to holding water referendum within 100 days of next government

Posted on June 25, 2024 by unitetheunion

Water workers condemn government failure to honour referendum commitment Trade union Unite, which represents water service workers, today (Tuesday) called on all political parties to issue a public commitment that they will hold a referendum enshrining public ownership of Ireland’s … Continue reading →

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University Hospital Waterford: Unite warns of dispute escalation amidst management threats

Posted on June 24, 2024 by unitetheunion

Health Service Executive accused of violating public service agreement Trade union Unite, which represents support staff at University Hospital Waterford (UHW), today (Monday) warned that the current work-to-rule by laundry, catering and portering grades may escalate unless the Health Service … Continue reading →

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Unite rally demanding end to hostile environment for unions at ABC council

Posted on June 23, 2024 by Unite the union NI

Union calls for immediate reinstatement of shop steward When: 18:00, Monday June 24 2024 Where: Craigavon Civic & Conference Centre, Craigavon Unite is organising a protest of trade unionists at Craigavon civic and conference centre ahead of this month’s general meeting of … Continue reading →

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