Tag Archives: #Covid19

Unite workforce vote overwhelmingly for strike ballot at Balcas over chocolate bar insult for working through Covid lockdown

Posted on July 18, 2021 by Unite the union NI

Two mass workplace meetings at Enniskillen timber mill vote to initiate strike ballot for proper recognition of Covid lockdown effort Management claims that Covid recognition payment is included in a two and a half-year old pay deal are completely rejected … Continue reading →

Posted in Campaign for Decent Pay, Covid, Manufacturing, Northern Ireland news, Press Releases | Tagged #Covid19, Balcas, Enniskillen, Gareth Scott, Glennon Brothers, Northern Ireland, respect, Unite NI | 1 Comment

Unite English Language Teachers to hold socially-distanced protest against unsafe reopening of schools

Posted on July 16, 2021 by Unite the union NI

Unite English Language Teachers to protest the early and unsafe re-opening of the English Language Education sector. When: Monday, July 19th 1pm Where: Department of Further and Higher Education, Malborough Street, Dublin 1 Unite’s English Language Teachers’ branch last night [July 14th] voted to call a … Continue reading →

Posted in Covid, Press Releases, Republic of Ireland news | Tagged #Covid19, Department for Further and Higher Education, English Language Teachers, protest, Richie Browne, Unite ROI | 2 Comments

Politicians and employers must consult with hospitality workers and their unions to make sure reopening is safe and successful

Posted on April 15, 2021 by Unite the union NI

Executive announcement comes as welcome relief but hospitality workers need clarity on safety measures and timetable Decision to bring forward reopening date ahead of schedule demonstrates Executive does not have a plan for reopening Reacting to this afternoon’s Executive announcement … Continue reading →

Posted in Northern Ireland news, Press Releases | Tagged #Covid19, Infection Control, Neil Moore, safe reopening, Stormont Executive, Unite Hospitality NI | Leave a comment

Self-isolating workers at Nu-track must receive full pay when they are off work

Posted on February 17, 2021 by Unite the union NI

Outbreak at Ballymena bus factory results in ten positive cases and three-day shutdown George Brash, Unite Regional Officer challenged Nu-Track management to take immediate measures to properly address an outbreak at the Ballymena bus manufacturer. “Unite has consistently raised concerns … Continue reading →

Posted in Covid, Manufacturing, Northern Ireland news, Press Releases | Tagged #Covid19, ballymena, George Brash, Nu Track, self-isolating, shutdown, social-distancing | 1 Comment

Latest Covid mortality for hospitality workers confirm the failure of policies which have allowed unscrupulous employers to cut corners on infection control

Posted on January 28, 2021 by Unite the union NI

Government must compel employers to provide full sick pay for workers forced to self-isolate in order to safeguard public health and the NHS Unite is seeking legislation for roving trade union health and safety reps to ensure that workers in … Continue reading →