Category Archives: Press Releases

New family reunification rules an assault on workers and children

Workers collateral damage as government panders to anti-immigrant sentiment Unite, which represents health care assistants (HCAs) and others on general employment permits, today (Wednesday) accused the government of abusing workers and families to pander to anti-immigrant sentiment.  The union was … Continue reading

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Government told to stop splitting families on World Children’s Day

Health care assistants demand end to family reunification barriers Union also seeking radical reform of ‘50/50 rule’ In a statement issued to mark World Children’s Day, trade union Unite today (Thursday) called on the government to abolish family reunification income … Continue reading

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Concerns for child safety in Northern Ireland with hundreds of education posts filled without safety checks

Minister must act to end widespread abuse of temporary engagement forms to avoid formal recruitment processes Unite has expressed deeps concerns for child safety in Northern Ireland after a freedom of information (FOI) response confirmed that 353 staff positions had … Continue reading

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Collective bargaining: ‘Action Plan’ no substitute for legislation

Unite warns that proposals will fail to close collective bargaining gap between Irish and European workers Unite, which organises workers throughout Ireland, today (Wednesday) expressed disappointment at the scarcity of concrete commitments to expanding workers’ rights in the new Action … Continue reading

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PTSB unions make positions clear on job security and profit share

Following the announcement to the Stock market yesterday, the Group of Unions (Unite, Mandate, FSU) attended a briefing with Senior Management of PTSB. Management outlined the background around the decision to enter the formal process, and we discussed the implications … Continue reading

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