Tag Archives: Health & Safety

Workers walk off ABP site in Lurgan over concerns over Covid-19 measures

Posted on March 25, 2020 by

Where workers are deemed essential every possible measure should be taken and enforced to protect them Susan Fitzgerald, Unite Regional Coordinating Officer called on government to act to protect workers.   “Approximately 80 employees at ABP Meats in Lurgan who are … Continue reading →

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Unite members to be balloted on strike action over sacking of injured Health & Safety rep at Encirc

Posted on May 17, 2018 by

Support offered for solidarity protest called by Fermanagh Council of Trade Unions in defence of Encirc workers this Saturday [19th May] 11am at Encirc factory gates Two workers had their arms crushed working with same piece of equipment – the … Continue reading →

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Waste collection workers at Antrim & Newtownabbey Borough Council to leaflet households over outsourcing

Posted on September 6, 2017 by

Unite, GMB and NIPSA unions join together to warn outsourcing will diminish bin collection service and threatens bin charges Outsourcing a false economy – meaning lower pay, poorer health & safety and less reponsibility Speaking on behalf of the three … Continue reading →

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Belfast City Council officials discussing possible closure of Loughside leisure centre

Posted on June 22, 2017 by

Leaked management plans by outsourced management company, Greenwich Leisure Limited, admits closure would be ‘extremely political’ and recommends exploring ‘opportunities for reduced operational hours’ in the interim. Plans in discussion also include transfer of Whiterock leisure centre to community groups … Continue reading →

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Greenwich Leisure Limited (GLL) opens Ballysillan swimming pool shallow with temperature too low for children

Posted on May 3, 2017 by

Staff members forced to discourage special needs and infant users due to health and safety May fears Unite to raise the latest in a string of health & safety incidents at outsourced Belfast leisure centres with Health and Safety Executive … Continue reading →

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