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Unite the union secures pay deal worth 11% for Severfield workers

Union members vote to accept deal and withdraw plans for strike at Fermanagh-based steel erector company Unite the union members employed by Severfield, the UK’s largest specialist structural steel company, in Kesh, Co Fermanagh are celebrating the resolution of an … Continue reading

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Public transport unions to meet DfI Permanent Secretary in crunch meeting as strike ballots open

All three front-line public transport unions commence coordinated strike ballots members at Translink A delegation of workforce reps and trade union officials are to meet Denis McMahon, Infrastructure Department permanent secretary tomorrow (Wednesday) afternoon Representatives of Unite, SIPTU and GMB … Continue reading

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Protest at Jacobs in Belfast due to union-busting by construction company J Murphy and Sons

Unite, the UK’s leading union, is holding a protest tomorrow [October 11th] at the offices of Jacobs due to the union-busting activities of J Murphy and Sons Ltd. When:  1pm Wednesday 11th October Where:  Jacobs, 91-97 Victoria Street Belfast BT14PB J Murphy and … Continue reading

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Merative workers organise in pushback against redundancies

Unite seeking extension of consultation period following company refusal to engage Union writes to Minister Coveney outlining concerns at failure to abide by consultation rules October 5th: Unite, which represents workers in medical technology company Merative, has called on the … Continue reading

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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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