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Living Wage: collective bargaining and union recognition needed to drive decent pay

New €14.80 rate highlights inadequacy of National Minimum Wage 27 September: Unite, which is affiliated to the Living Wage Technical Group, today (Wednesday) welcomed the group’s decision to increase the real Living Wage to €14.80.  The Living Wage is calculated … Continue reading

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Twin protests planned in Belfast against union-busting by construction company Murphy International Ltd

Protest at Infrastructure Department over inclusion of Murphy International Ltd on Civil Engineering Contractor shortlist Mott McDonald protested over union-busting by Irish subsidiary of its strategic business partner J Murphy and Sons When:  Wednesday 6 September at 11am (Department for … Continue reading

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Unite the union in health issues warning over ‘inability to pay’ excuse

Statement by Permanent Secretary poses the threat of pay inequality for NHS workers in the NHS Unite the union has said the statement from the permanent secretary regarding a lack of ability to pay any pay increase to health staff … Continue reading

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NI childcare crisis: Chris Heaton-Harris must ensure Budget delivers for children, parents and childminders

Ratio reform overdue as childminders flee sector Unite seeking urgent meeting with Secretary of State for Northern Ireland Trade union Unite, which organises Registered Childminders throughout Northern Ireland, is seeking a meeting with the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, … Continue reading

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Unite statement on Ulster Carpets

On 18 November 2021 Unite published online and disseminated to the media a statement concerning Ulster Carpets, which contained untrue allegations about the Managing Director of Ulster Carpets, Nick Coburn CBE. Unite accept that these allegations have no basis in … Continue reading

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