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Translink strike action deferred as Minister suspends bus and rail service cuts

Posted on May 1, 2015 by unitetheunion

Three-month process agreed with Department to review compensating efficiencies across Translink, NITHCo and DRD May 1st: Unite Regional Officer with responsibility for public transport, Davy McMurray, has confirmed that the Translink senior representatives have voted to defer strike action scheduled … Continue reading →

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NI Executive has the power to protect our public transport services.

Posted on April 30, 2015 by unitetheunion

Union raise need for additional £6 million to protect bus and rail services with First Minister and deputy First Minister at Stormont Castle May 6th 24 hour strike action by Unite members in defence of our public transport April 30th: … Continue reading →

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Chaos in Roads Service as budget cuts leave workers confined to depots

Posted on April 8, 2015 by unitetheunion

Unite is calling emergency meeting of workers on response to severe cuts Workers sent home on sick leave as £50 materials cap undermines patching work April 3: Unite’s Regional Officer with responsibility for employees at the Roads Service, Gareth Scott … Continue reading →

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