Tag Archives: Bookies

Union calls for SP Graham to ‘open their books’ to justify claims of inability to pay

Posted on April 22, 2016 by unitetheunion

On eve of fourth day of strike action (Saturday April 23rd) management refuse union’s offer to sit down and negotiate a realistic pay settlement Management at SP Graham Ltd must get real and address workers’ pay demands before lasting damage … Continue reading →

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Strike action set to proceed on Grand National Day at SP Graham bookmaker outlets

Posted on April 8, 2016 by unitetheunion

Union calls for public to respect the striking workers’ picket line in dispute over poverty pay Unite warns that it will pursue any potential breach of employee’s right to take lawful strike action with Employment Agency Inspectorate April 8th: Davy … Continue reading →

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SP Graham workers report overwhelming support from punters in fight against poverty wages

Posted on April 4, 2016 by unitetheunion

Strike action across all SP Graham outlets in NI set for Grand National Day – Saturday April 9th April 4th: Davy McMurray, Unite officer for staff in SP Graham bookmakers confirmed the strong support received by staff from punters: “Unite … Continue reading →

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Latest pay offer from S.P. Graham leaves workers only nine pence above legal minimum wage

Posted on March 6, 2016 by unitetheunion

Union to recommend rejection of pay offer after break down of talks at Labour Relations Agency Plans for strike action during Cheltenham festival remain unchanged March 6th: Davy McMurray, Unite officer with responsibility for the union’s membership in S.P. Graham … Continue reading →

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Attempted armed robbery at Grosvenor Road highlights threat to staff at SP Graham bookies

Posted on March 3, 2016 by unitetheunion

Investment needed to address personal security fears among largely female workforce Strike action over poverty pay to commence during Cheltenham festival March 3rd: Davy McMurray, Unite officer with responsibility for the union’s membership in Sean Graham bookmakers has highlighted the … Continue reading →

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