Tag Archives: Attack on workers

Those responsible for savage assault of Translink Glider workers must face full weight of the law

Posted on December 28, 2018 by Unite the union NI

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 … Continue reading →

Posted in Northern Ireland news, Press Releases, Public Services | Tagged #Unite4Safety, Attack on workers, attacks, Bus Drivers, Glider, health and safety, public services, Public Transport, Translink | Leave a comment

Public transport remains the safest mode of transport for female passengers, but this needs to be true for workers as well

Posted on November 13, 2018 by Unite the union NI

Translink management must adopt a no tolerance approach to better support staff attacked in the workplace Figures confirm Translink employees continue to be on the receiving end of verbal and physical assaults November 12th: Davy Thompson, Unite Regional Coordinating Officer … Continue reading →

Posted in Equalities, Northern Ireland news, Press Releases, Public Services | Tagged #Unite4Equalities, assault, Attack on workers, Bus Drivers, Davy Thompson, Equalities, Northern Ireland, Public Transport, Taryn Trainor., train drivers, Translink, workers' rights | Leave a comment

More support and greater security needed to prevent harassment of public transport workers

Posted on April 16, 2018 by Unite the union NI

Female conductor was subjected repeatedly to physical and sexual harassment by drunken passengers Those responsible for abusive harassment of public transport workers must face full weight of the law Unite Regional Officer Davy Thompson called on Translink to provide more … Continue reading →

Posted in Northern Ireland news, Press Releases, Public Services | Tagged #Unite4Rights, Attack on workers, Belfast, Davy Thompson, Derry/Londonderry, female workers, NI Rail, physical abuse, sexual harassment | Leave a comment

Bus services to be diverted away from Lagmore View for foreseeable future after recent spate of attacks

Posted on April 15, 2018 by Unite the union NI

Latest attack demonstrates that there are some who, for whatever reason, are determined to stop buses from operating in estate Drivers commend efforts of local community representatives to attempt to address ongoing attacks April 15th: Unite Regional Officer Davy Thompson … Continue reading →

Posted in Northern Ireland news, Press Releases, Public Services | Tagged Attack on workers, Belfast, Bus Drivers, Davy Thompson, Lagmore View, Metro, Unite the union | Leave a comment

Metro Bus drivers threaten to withdraw bus services after attacks

Posted on September 25, 2017 by Unite the union NI

Warning comes after latest in series of sporadic attacks on Buses last Saturday in the Falls Park area September 25th: Jackie Pollock, Unite deputy Regional Secretary, issued a warning on behalf of his union’s Metro drivers, that they could withdraw … Continue reading →