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Virgin Media: Unite members to ballot for industrial action

Posted on November 14, 2019 by

November 14th:  Unite, which represents workers in Virgin Media, today (Thursday) announced that members had unanimously decided to ballot for industrial action.  The move follows the company’s decision to issue redundancy notices without having consulted the unions involved either before … Continue reading →

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As Delfin pickets resume tomorrow, unrest in sector spreads with dispute at IBAT

Posted on November 10, 2019 by

November 10th: Unite, which represents English Language Teachers throughout Ireland, today (Sunday) announced that pickets will resume tomorrow at Delfin English School while members in IBAT have also voted to take industrial action and will be holding a series of … Continue reading →

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ABP Lurgan strike: 240 workers stand firm against low pay and anti-family hours

Posted on November 4, 2019 by

Parties set to engage at LRA following today’s action Workers heartened by community and union support November 4th: 240 Unite members at ABP Lurgan, spanning six different nationalities, have been on the picket line since 6 am this morning (Monday) … Continue reading →

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Virgin Media: Unions not consulted over proposed redundancies

Posted on November 3, 2019 by

Unite and Siptu write to company reminding them of legal obligations November 3rd:  Unite, which represents workers in Virgin Media, today (Sunday) said that unions were not consulted ahead of the company’s announcement of proposed redundancies.  Unite and Siptu have … Continue reading →

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Strike to halt production at ABP Meats in Lurgan tomorrow (Monday, November 4th)

Posted on November 3, 2019 by

Dispute at Goodman-owned plant driven by low pay and anti-family hours Stoppage follows overwhelming vote in favour of action November 3rd: The first in a series of planned stoppages at the Anglo Beef Processing plant in Lurgan will start at … Continue reading →

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