Tag Archives: Belfast
Glider service in evenings to be diverted away from Falls Road after latest attacks leaves windows smashed on two gliders
To safeguard the safety and welfare of drivers and passengers, after 7pm the Glider service will be diverted from Falls road onto the M1 motorway turning back up at Kennedy way Continued attacks on Glider threaten a vital service providing … Continue reading
Future of Belfast City Airport hangs in the balance as Swissport announce plans for 95 redundancies
Airport workers rally at the steps of Stormont hears call for urgent action to avert the full-blown crisis facing Belfast City Airport Unite represents 150 Swissport baggage handlers and check-in staff at Belfast City Airport. Regional Officer for the workers, … Continue reading
Glider service routes to Colin Connect in West Belfast withdrawn after two separate attacks on vehicles leave windows smashed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 … Continue reading
Strike action paused at Allied Bakeries for ballot after company makes improved pay offer
Workforce will now be balloted on new offer by Unite and BFAWU Susan Fitzgerald, Regional Coordinating Officer for Unite, commended Allied Bakeries’ workers on a powerful strike which secured an improved pay offer from bosses. The pay increase will now … Continue reading
Delivery vehicles backed up at Allied Bakeries site on Castlereagh Road as picketing workers stand strong
Huge levels of popular support for workforce in all-out strike action for Fair Pay Susan Fitzgerald, Regional Coordinating Officer for Unite commended both her members and those of the Bakers’ union (BFAWU) who established a powerful picket line at the … Continue reading









