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Minister must support residents threatened by Four Seasons nursing homes closure

  Union welcomes decision by Minister to review plans for closure of twelve statutory nursing homes Private sector failure demonstrates need for expanded role for statutory provision November 24th: Unite Regional Officer with responsibility for Health, Kevin McAdam, expressed his concern … Continue reading

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Northern Ireland healthcare workers protest for parity with UK pay

Unite protest at steps of Stormont supported by all healthcare unions November 4th: Northern Ireland healthcare workers protest for parity with UK pay Unite protest at steps of Stormont supported by all healthcare unions Unite Regional Officer, Kevin McAdam, called on … Continue reading

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Healthcare staff to protest at Stormont against cuts to NHS and for one per cent pay increase

Unite confirms all healthcare unions will join its protest on Wednesday November 4th, 12.30pm at the steps to Stormont Unite proceeding to a consultative ballot of members over further strike action November 2nd: Unite Regional Officer, Kevin McAdam, called on … Continue reading

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Incoming DUP Health Minister must address concerns of healthcare staff

Unions waiting more than a month to see Minister Hamilton Northern Ireland now only part of UK where workers have not received a recommended one percent pay increase October 21st: Unite Regional Officer, Kevin McAdam, has called on Simon Hamilton … Continue reading

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Understaffing and underfunding are the main barriers to Seven Day NHS in Northern Ireland

Healthcare professionals walking away in their droves over pay and pressures Northern Ireland only part of UK where workers have not received a recommended one percent pay increase July 17th: Unite National Officer with responsibility for health, Kevin McAdam, responded … Continue reading

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