Tag Archives: childcare

Dept of Health running out of time to save Registered Childminders sector

Posted on November 24, 2022 by unitetheunion

As Unite seeks emergency meeting, survey confirms nearly 70% of childminders considering leaving sector November 24th: Unite the union has written to the head of the Family Policy Unit in the Department of Health to request that they lift restrictions … Continue reading →

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Hairdressing: Agreed safety protocol needed before June 29th re-opening

Posted on June 19, 2020 by unitetheunion

Provision must be made for those who cannot return to work due to health or childcare concerns Responding to this evening’s announcement that the hairdressing sector is to re-open from June 29th, three weeks earlier than initially planned, trade union … Continue reading →

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Health Minister Robin Swann must extend childcare support scheme to cover all essential key workers

Posted on April 20, 2020 by Unite the union NI

Current eligibility criteria excludes all private sector workers except those delivering health and social care services Denial of childcare is disproportionately impacting female workers and leaving working families at risk of abject poverty George Brash, Unite Regional Officer called on the Northern Ireland … Continue reading →

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ABP Lurgan strike: 240 workers stand firm against low pay and anti-family hours

Posted on November 4, 2019 by unitetheunion

Parties set to engage at LRA following today’s action Workers heartened by community and union support November 4th: 240 Unite members at ABP Lurgan, spanning six different nationalities, have been on the picket line since 6 am this morning (Monday) … Continue reading →

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Strike to halt production at ABP Meats in Lurgan tomorrow (Monday, November 4th)

Posted on November 3, 2019 by unitetheunion

Dispute at Goodman-owned plant driven by low pay and anti-family hours Stoppage follows overwhelming vote in favour of action November 3rd: The first in a series of planned stoppages at the Anglo Beef Processing plant in Lurgan will start at … Continue reading →

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