Tag Archives: Community Branch

“Hands Off Daisy Hill” Mural to be unveiled in Canal Street, Newry today

Posted on May 12, 2017 by Unite the union NI

Union call on public to attend Saturday rally Albert Basin, Newry at 11am on Saturday [May 13th] Continued public pressure the only way to guarantee delivery on promises to retain services in Daisy Hill May 12th: Speaking ahead of the … Continue reading →

Posted in Northern Ireland news, Press Releases, Public Services, Unite in the Community | Tagged #HandsOffDaisyHill, #OurLivesMatter, Albert Hewitt, Community Branch, health, Martin McKeown, Newry | Leave a comment

Direct Earnings Attachments threaten to push low-pay workers out of legal employment

Posted on November 10, 2016 by Unite the union NI

Department for Communities places responsibility on Employers for debt collection relating to social security overpayments Impact on low income households likely severe as guidance allows repayments to 40% of net earnings November 10th: Unite Community Coordinator, Albert Hewitt, expressed his … Continue reading →

Posted in Benefits Reform, Northern Ireland news, Press Releases, Uncategorized, Unite in the Community | Tagged Community, Community Branch, Community Membership, Direct Earnings Attachments, poverty, Unite NI members, welfare, welfare reform | Leave a comment

Rally for Daisy Hill Stroke Department shows huge public support

Posted on March 30, 2015 by unitetheunion

Time for parties to ‘serve the community’ and stop jostling for self-promotion March 30: Local chair of the Unite in the Community branch, Martin McKeown, welcomed the massive demonstration of support for the Stroke Department but urged all parties to … Continue reading →