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Category Archives: Press Releases
Strikes at Diageo Belfast suspended after improved pay offer
Planned eight-day strike action at Diageo in Belfast, that would have seen shortages of Guinness Zero this Christmas, has been suspended following an improved pay offer from the employer. Around 90 workers were set to strike tomorrow (Friday 5th December) … Continue reading
Christmas Guinness drought as workers announce eight days of pay strikes
Diageo workforce unanimously votes to reject inadequate pay offer and to take strike actionThe UK is facing a Guinness zero drought this Christmas as workers at the company’s Belfast brewery announced eight days of strikes next month in a dispute … Continue reading
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
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
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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