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Bus Éireann: Unite members vote unanimously for strike action

January 31st: Unite today announced that its members in Bus Éireann have voted unanimously in favour of strike action. The news follows the company’s threatened unilateral implementation of a drastic cuts package on February 20th. Commenting, Unite Regional Officer Willie … Continue reading

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Northern Ireland industry can compete and win globally but needs real ambition from our political representatives

Packed conference hears united voice of trade unions and employers calling for real action as part of an Industrial Strategy for Northern Ireland Conference speakers include Howard Beckett, Assistant General Secretary of Unite; Dave Anderson MP, Shadow Secretary of State … Continue reading

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Bus Éireann: Management intransigence and ministerial inaction precipitating crisis

Reiterating call for stakeholder forum, Unite warns members’ patience running out Grant Thornton report must be published January 28th: Responding to the latest letter to staff from Bus Éireann CEO Ray Hernan, Unite Regional Officer Willie Quigley today voiced exasperation … Continue reading

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Unite writes to Bus Éireann and Minister, demands withdrawal of proposals

Unions to meet on Thursday to discuss growing crisis January 22nd: Unite, which represents craft workers in Bus Éireann, has written to Bus Éireann Acting CEO Ray Hernan and Transport Minister Shane Ross notifying them that the union will not … Continue reading

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Bus Éireann: Management behaviour putting future of company at risk

Unite warns of dangers in ‘unprecedented situation’ January 19th: Unite, which represents craft workers in Bus Éireann, today warned that the actions of management are putting the company’s future at risk.  The union’s Regional Officer Willie Quigley was speaking following … Continue reading

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