Tag Archives: George Brash

Welcome for announced state investment to expand Wrightbus production of hydrogen-powered buses

Posted on March 22, 2021 by Unite the union NI

Expanded production at Ballymena bus builder comes only two years after workers had to mobilise to keep doors open Success for Northern Ireland manufacturing confirms vital capacity of sector to build a greener and cleaner economy  Unite Regional Officer, George Brash, welcomed … Continue reading →

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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 →

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DHL must move quickly to share bumper profits with their M&S drivers and warehouse workers to avoid ballot on industrial action

Posted on February 3, 2021 by Unite the union NI

Unite writes to senior DHL management to demand pay increase after consultative ballot returns 100 percent in favour of strike ballot over proposed pay freeze Unite warns of potential disruption to M&S supply should ballot proceed as DHL drivers and … Continue reading →

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Caterpillar must engage fully in redundancy consultation as Unite seeks to mitigate job losses

Posted on December 8, 2020 by Unite the union NI

While Caterpillar global profits exceed $17 billion last year, the business’ corporate management seeks to impose a penny-pinching caps on voluntary redundancy offered to Larne workforce George Brash, Unite Regional Officer challenged Caterpillar management to engage meaningfully in the ongoing … Continue reading →

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Protesting aviation workers vow to continue their campaign to ‘Keep Northern Ireland connected’

Posted on August 8, 2020 by Unite the union NI

Stormont must protect jobs and skills, and regional connectivity, by securing a bespoke package for Northern Ireland George Brash, Unite Regional Officer for his union’s membership in the aviation and airport sectors demanded Stormont Ministers act on the threat to … Continue reading →

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