Tag: Attack on workers
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Unite the union condemns NI Protocol related attack on Translink bus and one of its members in Newtownabbey
Translink workforce are left deeply angered at continuing attacks and feel that they are a political punchbag for issues above their head Following discussions with management on measures to increase security and support for drivers, Unite the union condemned the attack on a Translink bus and driver last night in Newtownabbey. Unite General Secretary Sharon Graham expressed the solidarity of…
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Attacks on public transport services, public transport workers and local communities must end
Unite the union calls for those with influence to do all they can to ensure and end to attacks on public transport Following this morning’s burning of a Translink bus in Newtownards, Unite the union deputy Regional Secretary Davy Thompson expressed his concern for the driver involved and for the local community. “Today our thoughts…
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Glider service routes to Colin Connect in West Belfast withdrawn after two separate attacks on vehicles leave windows smashed
In order to safeguard the safety and welfare of drivers and passengers, the Glider will turn at the Michael Ferguson roundabout and not travel to the Colin Connect terminus, where the attacks occurred. Unite workforce reps to seek clear assurances from community representatives, PSNI and company in urgent meeting tomorrow Unite Regional Coordinating Officer for…
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Bus drivers concerned for their safety and that of public after fourth night of attacks by youths in a row in Lagmore area
Last night’s attack included stone-throwing and attempts to board a bus as well as a Translink monitoring car Davy Thompson, Unite Regional Coordinating Officer condemned those responsible for last night’s attack on bus services in the Lagmore estate in Belfast. “Last night a group of youths gathered in the Lagmore area made attempts to board…
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Those responsible for savage assault of Translink Glider workers must face full weight of the law
Unite calls on public to come forward to help identify those involved in attack on Glider workers Attack latest example of Translink employees being on the receiving end of verbal and physical assaults December 28th: Davy Thompson, Unite Regional Coordinating Officer for Translink workers on bus and rail services across Northern Ireland condemned the violent…