Tag Archives: equality

European Social Charter: Government must move to address criticisms

Posted on February 26, 2017 by unitetheunion

February 26th: Unite today called on the Government to address recent Council of Europe/ECSR criticisms which found Ireland to be in breach of several provisions of the Social Charter. The breaches range from the lack of legislation ensuring that overtime … Continue reading →

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NI Executive Office must intervene to support NICEM and safeguard voice of ethnic minorities

Posted on November 2, 2016 by Unite the union NI

Union recognises vital role played by NICEM in empowering the participation of ethnic minorities in policy formation Nothing to fear from constructive, evidence-based criticism where it is merited November 2nd: Taryn Trainor, Unite Regional Equality Officer demanded that the First … Continue reading →

Posted in Northern Ireland news, Press Releases | Tagged #Unite4Equalities, anti-racism, deputy First Minister, Equalities, equality, ethnic minorities, First Minister, funding, job losses, NI Executive, NICEM, Patrick Yu, racial equality, social exclusion, Taryn Trainor., Taryn Trainor. equality | Leave a comment

Unite calls on Government to commit immediately to principle of pay equality

Posted on October 30, 2016 by unitetheunion

Public Sector pay inequalities require urgent resolution October 30th: Unite today called on the Government to give an unambiguous commitment to the principle of equal pay for equal work. Unite’s statement comes as ASTI members take industrial action over pay … Continue reading →

Posted in Press Releases, Republic of Ireland news, Uncategorized | Tagged equality, Jimmy Kelly, public sector, Richie Browne, Unite ROI, wages | Leave a comment

Unions must avoid facilitating Government attempts to divide public sector workers

Posted on October 25, 2016 by unitetheunion

Unite expresses solidarity with ASTI members ahead of Thursday’s strike action Unions must unite to demand accelerated unwinding of FEMPI October 25th: Unite today warned that the trade union movement as a whole would pay the price if attempts to … Continue reading →

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Draft Programme for Government Framework inadequate to meet the challenges facing Northern Ireland

Posted on July 22, 2016 by unitetheunion

NI Executive must include targets for Manufacturing employment, R&D Investment, Productivity and Living Wage Unite committed to continued positive engagement with parties to advance growth, equality and reconciliation July 22nd: Speaking as his union submitted their response to the draft … Continue reading →