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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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Department of Health must nationalise Four Seasons nursing homes for benefit of staff and clients

Posted on April 30, 2019 by

Three thousand five hundred workers and seventeen hundred vulnerable and elderly persons in Northern Ireland face threat as company enters administration Questions must be asked about role of private sector in the provision of social care and how the NHS … Continue reading →

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Bus drivers concerned for their safety and that of public after fourth night of attacks by youths in a row in Lagmore area

Posted on February 20, 2019 by

Last night’s attack included stone-throwing and attempts to board a bus as well as a Translink monitoring car Davy Thompson, Unite Regional Coordinating Officer condemned those responsible for last night’s attack on bus services in the Lagmore estate in Belfast. … Continue reading →

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