Tag: health and safety
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IWMD: Government must move on Extreme Weather protections
In a statement issued to mark International Workers’ Memorial Day (IWMD), trade union Unite called on the government to introduce new protections for workers during and after extreme weather events. Earlier this year, Unite launched a new policy toolkit, In the Eye of the Storm. The document includes a summary of responses to a survey…
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Stormont Executive must put protections for workers during extreme weather events in law
Workplace safety protections must catch up with a transformed world of work and climate science Ahead of International Workers’ Memorial Day (IWMD) [Tuesday 28 April], Unite has called on the Stormont Executive to introduce legislation to protect workers from health and safety threats resulting severe extreme weather events, which are becoming increasingly common. Last year,…
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Unite launches plan to protect workers from Extreme Weather impacts
Publication of ‘Workers in the Eye of the Storm’ marks anniversary of Storm Éowyn Union’s demands include mandatory alert-based responses and ‘climate leave’ Trade union Unite, which organises workers throughout the economy, this morning (Thursday) launched a new policy toolkit, In the Eye of the Storm. The document includes a summary of responses to a survey…
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Economy Minister Caoimhe Archibald to address launch of Unite ‘Extreme Weather’ demands at Stormont
Event co-sponsored by Philip Brett MLA and Emma Sheerin MLA Economy minister Caoimhe Archibald will speak at the launch of Unite’s ‘Extreme Weather’ survey results and policy demands in Stormont next week. The launch will also be addressed by event sponsors Philip Brett MLA (Democratic Unionist Party) and Emma Sheerin MLA (Sinn Féin). When: Monday…
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International Workers’ Memorial Day: Stormont must protect workers in ‘Extreme Weather’ events
Union releases results of survey conducted after Storm Eowyn Time to climate-proof health and safety laws Trade union Unite today, International Workers’ Memorial Day [Monday 28 April], released the results of a survey of members carried out by the union together with a set of policy proposals to protect workers from the impact of extreme…
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Family of Matthew Campbell deserve answers and justice
Court judgement highlights need for health and safety legislation to be strengthened for increased incidence of extreme weather events Unite the union welcomed this afternoon’s sentencing hearing at Newry Crown Court of Health and safety failings admitted by Newry, Mourne and Down district Council and Lagan construction at the Gullion Forest site, where Matthew Campbell was…