Tag: Coleraine
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77 AVX job loss announcement in Coleraine is a devastating blow to workers and the Northwest economy
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 redundancies on its TTP production line in its plant in Coleraine. “This news will be…
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Kerry Foods must pay their indispensable workforce a Living Wage
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 pay reflects the indispensable status of their workforce. “Unite welcomes the fact that management at Kerry…
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Kerry Foods denies furlough to front-line workers despite medical advice that they should be shielding
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 vulnerable workers, in line with the Public Health Authority guidelines, have been refused furlough by…
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Kerry Foods must commit to become a Living Wage employer and end in-work poverty
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 Gallagher, Unite Regional Officer called on management at Kerry Foods to address their workers’ legitimate…
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Workers to challenge Causeway Coast & Glens Councillors over failure to address Poverty Pay
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 over their failure to pay all workers a Living Wage. “As part of Unite’s campaign…
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Employment Tribunal finds in favour of Dunnes Stores worker denied union representation
Unite Legal Services victory results in Coleraine worker being awarded £400 compensation September 24th: Unite Regional Officer, Philip Oakes, welcomed the decision of the Tribunal which found that Dunnes stores had breached the legislation twice: “Unite Legal Services took this case on behalf of a Dunnes Store worker who had been denied union representation at…