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Andor poised for strike ballot as Unite reveals 9 in 10 of workforce can’t make ends meet as costs rise

Posted on April 9, 2022 by Unite the union NI

Workers at the optical instruments manufacturer Andor Technology site in Springvale, Belfast are poised to ballot for strike action in a bid to improve their pay in order to meet rising living costs. Unite, the union representing the workforce, says that recent survey of … Continue reading →

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Unite members to take strike action at `greedy’ Caterpillar after overwhelming rejection of latest pay offer tied to compulsory overtime

Posted on April 4, 2022 by Unite the union NI

Strike action is likely to paralyse production at both Springvale, Belfast and Larne production sites Unite has notified management of a series of dates for a campaign of industrial action at Caterpillar in Northern Ireland. The first strike will occur … Continue reading →

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Unite members vote with a 90 percent majority for strike action in demand of improved pay at Spirit Aerosystems

Posted on March 12, 2022 by Unite the union NI

Strike action likely to proceed at all Spirit sites unless management responds with a pay offer that protects workers from surging price rises  Unite the union, which represents the majority of workers at Spirit Aerosystems in Belfast, confirm that its members have voted … Continue reading →

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Regina Coeli workers, Legion of Mary volunteer and a homeless woman threatened with legal action by management committee

Posted on February 11, 2022 by Unite the union NI

Threat comes in fifth week of ‘work-in’ by staff determined to keep doors open at Legion of Mary-owned hostel for vulnerable women  Legal action threats served on workers after earlier, successful solidarity ‘stand out’ at Legion of Mary’s Morning Star … Continue reading →

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Department for Communities must direct Housing Executive to take on management of Regina Coeli House to secure vital support service for vulnerable women

Posted on January 30, 2022 by Unite the union NI

Unite meet with Legion of Mary to clarify their future role in keeping the hostel open  Union offers to fund a professional building survey to identify what substantial work is needed, since management committee continue to refuse to share the … Continue reading →

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