Tag Archives: Derry/Londonderry

NIC-ICTU biennial delegates’ conference backs Unite proposal to bring Energy sector back into local ownership and accountability

Conference also endorses call for a British-Irish rail interconnector and rail electrification April 12th: Speaking after the Northern Ireland Committee of the Irish Congress of Trade Unions Biennial Delegates’ Conference in Derry/Londonderry endorsed his union’s radical economic proposals, Jimmy Kelly, … Continue reading

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Outgoing NIC-ICTU chair challenges policy of ‘blood sacrifice’ of 20,000 public sector workers to pay for lowering corporation tax

Warns Stormont that it cannot turn the Trade Union movement on and off when there are difficulties with the Peace Process Trade union movement must apply methods of yesterday, in conditions of today, for a better tomorrow April 12th: Jackie … Continue reading

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Powerful strike action in SP Graham bookmakers shows determination of counter staff to secure fair pay

Workers report punters turning away from bookies in droves as they refuse to cross picket lines Union calls on Graham family to intervene and end costly dispute by making reasonable pay offer April 9th: Davy McMurray, Unite officer for staff … Continue reading

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Sainsbury’s restructuring proposals threaten more than two hundred jobs in Northern Ireland

Unite will work with management in an attempt to minimise necessary redundancies UK restructuring will affect Unite members working in Holywood, West Belfast, Strand Road and Dungannon April 5th: Sean Smyth, Unite officer for Unite members in Sainsbury’s explained that … Continue reading

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Further strikes planned at SP Graham as pay dispute escalates

Staff at bookmaker confirm strike dates to include Grand National day (April 9th) Unite Community branches to bring forward rolling protests to shame Poverty Pay management March 20th: Davy McMurray, Unite officer for staff in Sean Graham bookmakers has congratulated … Continue reading

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