Tag Archives: Coleraine

77 AVX job loss announcement in Coleraine is a devastating blow to workers and the Northwest economy

Posted on September 2, 2020 by Unite the union NI

Threat to one third of workforce at automotive parts manufacturer as Covid pandemic downturn reduces demand Liam Gallagher, Unite Regional Officer for workers at AVX expressed his dismay after the company provided his union with a HR1 notification for 77 … Continue reading →

Posted in Northern Ireland news, Press Releases | Tagged #ManufacturingCrisis, AVX, Coleraine, job losses, Liam Gallagher, Unite NI | 1 Comment

Kerry Foods must pay their indispensable workforce a Living Wage

Posted on April 23, 2020 by Unite the union NI

Unite welcomes reversal of bosses’ refusal to furlough vulnerable workers and bonus payment to Coleraine workforce Liam Gallagher, Unite Regional Officer for workers at Kerry Foods in Coleraine, Enniskillen and Omagh welcomed recent moves by management to address outstanding issues but called on them to ensure … Continue reading →

Posted in Campaign for Decent Pay, Living Wage, Manufacturing, Northern Ireland news, Press Releases | Tagged #Unite4LivingWage, Coleraine, Covid-19, Enniskillen, furlough, Kerry Foods, Liam Gallagher, Living Wage, Omagh, poverty pay | 1 Comment

Kerry Foods denies furlough to front-line workers despite medical advice that they should be shielding

Posted on April 16, 2020 by Unite the union NI

Liam Gallagher, Unite Regional Officer for workers at Kerry Foods in Coleraine, Enniskillen and Omagh challenged management on their refusal to extend furlough to vulnerable, low-paid workers. “A number of employees who provided management with written, medical evidence that they should shield as … Continue reading →

Posted in Northern Ireland news, Press Releases | Tagged Coleraine, Coronavirus, Covid-19, Enniskillen, food processing, furlough, Kerry Foods, Liam Gallagher, low pay, Omagh | 4 Comments

Kerry Foods must commit to become a Living Wage employer and end in-work poverty

Posted on March 9, 2020 by Unite the union NI

Enniskillen and Coleraine Kerry Foods workers vote overwhelmingly to reject offer which would have left them paid only 28 pence above legal minimum 2019/2020 Living Wage affording access to basic basket of goods and services is £9.30 an hour Liam … Continue reading →

Posted in Campaign for Decent Pay, Living Wage, Northern Ireland news, Press Releases | Tagged #Unite4LivingWage, ballot, Coleraine, Enniskillen, industrial action, Kerry Foods, Liam Gallagher, Living Wage, Living Wage Foundation, Omagh, poverty pay | 1 Comment

Workers to challenge Causeway Coast & Glens Councillors over failure to address Poverty Pay

Posted on May 22, 2017 by Unite the union NI

Unite members will seek support for Living Wage pay commitment ahead of Coleraine council meeting tomorrow [Tuesday, May 23rd] Unite Regional Officer Gareth Scott confirmed his union’s members would seek to engage councillors at Causeway Coast & Glens Borough Council … Continue reading →