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Unite Senior Officer critical of funding proposal from EU

Posted on May 29, 2020 by unitetheunion

May 29th: Writing today on the publication of a new ICTU policy Document No Going Back: A New Deal towards a safe and secure future for all, Unite the Union RoI Senior Officer Brendan Ogle was critical of the EU Commission’s recovery … Continue reading →

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As Business look for a Hasty Return, Unite calls for Caution

Posted on April 9, 2020 by unitetheunion

Unite also states that ordinary citizens must not be made pay all the cost of this emergency as before April 9th: Unite Trade Union today spoke (Thursday) of its concern that employer representatives such as IBEC and the Restaurant Association … Continue reading →

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Future of Belfast City Airport hangs in the balance as Swissport announce plans for 95 redundancies

Posted on March 11, 2020 by Unite the union NI

Airport workers rally at the steps of Stormont hears call for urgent action to avert the full-blown crisis facing Belfast City Airport Unite represents 150 Swissport baggage handlers and check-in staff at Belfast City Airport. Regional Officer for the workers, … Continue reading →

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Unite expresses solidarity with striking nurses and midwives

Posted on January 30, 2019 by unitetheunion

Brendan Ogle: dispute symptomatic of wider problem in unequal society January 30th: As members of the Irish Nurses and Midwives’ Organisation take industrial action around the country, Unite has written to the INMO informing them that we have advised our … Continue reading →

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Northern Ireland unemployment rate increase is a concerning sign of deteriorating economy

Posted on October 16, 2018 by Unite the union NI

Regional unemployment rate leaps ahead of that of the UK as a whole for first time in a year Fears of Brexit risks and failure to bring forward manufacturing strategy are factors in economic decline October 16th: Davy Thompson, Regional … Continue reading →

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