Category Archives: Press Releases

Smart meters no substitute for direct support for surging electricity costs

Assurances needed for meter readers and that smart meter work will be done by NIE professionals  Unite is seeking immediate assurances from Northern Ireland Electricity (NIE) over concerns for the future employment of electricity meter readers. Assurances are being demanded … Continue reading

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Northern Ireland childminding in crisis as department of health dithers

Ninety five per cent of registered childminders tell Unite that the viability of their businesses is uncertain following onerous tax changes Trade union Unite, which represents the majority of self-employed registered childminders (RCMs) in Northern Ireland, has called on health … Continue reading

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Public sector: Local bargaining claims must be addressed before talks on new deal

Inflation-busting increases vital to combat price pressures Public sector workers will not tolerate being leapfrogged by other interests At a meeting to decide Unite’s priorities ahead of talks on a new public sector pay deal, Unite shop stewards were adamant … Continue reading

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IWMD: Government must move on Extreme Weather protections

In a statement issued to mark International Workers’ Memorial Day (IWMD), trade union Unite called on the government to introduce new protections for workers during and after extreme weather events. Earlier this year, Unite launched a new policy toolkit, In … Continue reading

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Stormont Executive must put protections for workers during extreme weather events in law

Workplace safety protections must catch up with a transformed world of work and climate science Ahead of International Workers’ Memorial Day (IWMD) [Tuesday 28 April], Unite has called on the Stormont Executive to introduce legislation to protect workers from health … Continue reading

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