Tag: Antrim and Newtownabbey Council
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Executive Ministers’ clarification on eligibility must be followed by commitment by Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council to furlough all employees on full pay
Guidance from Minister for Communities to local authorities clarifies they are eligible to furlough workers under government’s Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme Eligibility confirmation comes after union publicises case and writes to seek answers from both Finance and Communities’ Ministers Unite Regional Officer Kieran Ellison welcomed the confirmation, by both Ministers for Finance and Communities, that local authorities can furlough workers under the Coronavirus…
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Welcome for Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council decision to reconsider plans for dismissal threat to 73 workers and instead seek furlough
Unite has written to NI Executive Ministers, Secretary of State for Northern Ireland and the Chancellor to demand clear guidelines on public sector eligibility for Coronavirus furlough scheme Kieran Ellison, Unite Regional Officer welcomed today’s announcement by Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council which came on the back of union efforts to avert the dismissal of council employees on permanent, fixed…
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Antrim & Newtownabbey Council proposals to outsource waste collection completely unacceptable
General waste bin collection in Newtownabbey, and compostable bin collection in Antrim, under threat of transfer to private operators Fears that other council services including litter collection and leisure services may follow suit April 11th: Following a meeting with management, Unite Regional Officer, Michael Keenan, has indicated his union’s outright opposition to proposals by Antrim…
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Antrim & Newtownabbey Council proposals to outsource bin collection threaten workers’ jobs and service cohesion
Unite will engage with management over council proposals and to defend members’ interests Outsourcing bin collection can undermine the ability to deliver a cohesive approach to waste reduction and recycling initiatives April 3rd: In response to media inquiries, Unite Regional Officer, Michael Keenan, has confirmed his union’s awareness of Antrim & Newtownabbey council management proposals…