Tag Archives: Community Membership

Universal Credit causing misery and hardship for families in Northern Ireland

Posted on May 23, 2018 by Unite the union NI

Northern Ireland households claiming the new all-in-one benefit, Universal Credit are being plunged into misery and hardship Westminster government must stop the roll out of Universal Credit before even more families are forced into poverty 23rd May: As part of … Continue reading →

Posted in Benefits Reform, Northern Ireland news, Press Releases, Unite in the Community | Tagged #UniversalCredit, Albert Hewitt, Benefits Reform, Community Membership, Conservatives, Food Banks, food poverty, Fuel Poverty, NI Executive, poverty pay, Unite in the Community | 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 →

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Unite’s industrial and community branches in Newry come together to support Newry Pride Festival

Posted on August 22, 2015 by unitetheunion

Vibrant festival shows that celebrating diversity and fostering equality can be fun and inclusive to everyone in the community Union branches sponsor event, host merchandise stall and conduct LGBT survey August 22nd: Speaking ahead of the parade, Unites Equality Officer, … Continue reading →