Tag Archives: Christmas

Metro Bus drivers urge pedestrians to think road safety this Christmas

Posted on December 20, 2017 by Unite the union NI

December 20th: Chair of Unite’s membership among Metro Bus drivers, Michael Dornan, called on the public to consider their safety on the streets and pedestrian crossings in Belfast over the Christmas period: “The days immediately after the schools close for … Continue reading →

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Christmas cancelled for tens of thousands of Northern Ireland families being forced onto flawed Universal Credit regime

Posted on November 30, 2017 by Unite the union NI

As part of Unite’s nationwide day of action against Universal Credit a protest is set for Department of Communities on Saturday December 2nd at 1pm.   This year Christmas will be cancelled for thousands of families in Northern Ireland who … Continue reading →

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Industrial action to proceed at Saica and Smurfit-Kappa in Warrenpoint and Lurgan

Posted on November 23, 2016 by Unite the union NI

Strike action likely to disrupt packaging supplies to Amazon and other suppliers Combined sectoral management blame Brexit for rejecting ‘reasonable’ pay claim November 23rd: Speaking ahead of an overtime ban commencing and a first twenty-four hour strike at packaging companies … Continue reading →

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