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Prime Minister Johnson’s shutdown statement causes huge confusion and leaves workers at risk

Posted on March 24, 2020 by Unite the union NI

Only appropriate response to Coronavirus threat is to shutdown all non-essential production putting employees on fully-paid leave for duration   Workers in essential production and businesses must be kept safe or sent home   Susan Fitzgerald, Regional Coordinating Officer for … Continue reading →

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Unite calls for closure of all construction sites to halt spread of COVID-19

Posted on March 24, 2020 by unitetheunion

Unite calls for closure of all construction sites to halt spread of COVID-19 Construction workers say social distancing not possible on site Emergency meeting hears that wage compensation must include ‘bogus self-employed’ An emergency online meeting of Unite’s National Construction … Continue reading →

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In an emergency new powers must be effective, proportionate and fair

Posted on March 19, 2020 by unitetheunion

Unite seeks establishment of Emergency Forum comprising government departments, ICTU and employers  Moratorium on residential and commercial rents, ban on evictions, imperative March 19th: Commenting on the Health (Preservation and Protection and other Emergency Measures in the Public Interest) Bill, … Continue reading →

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Stormont intervention urgently needed to support SP Graham workforce of 150 who face prospect of being laid off without pay as of close of business today

Posted on March 19, 2020 by Unite the union NI

SP Graham’s management engage with Unite to charter a way forwards, despite total absence of support for workers in gambling sector Help needed to enable businesses accessing support as bureaucratic hurdles are resulting in workers paying the price Unite Regional … Continue reading →

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COVID-19 and your Rights as a Worker – Updated 18 March 2020

Posted on March 18, 2020 by unitetheunion

Frequently Asked Questions – UPDATED 18 March 2020 The COVID-19 (Coronavirus) emergency is evolving rapidly and Unite will be updating our advice as dictated by circumstances.  Unite is endeavouring to maintain our service to members during this unprecedented health emergency. … Continue reading →

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