Tag Archives: health

Department of Health accused of devaluing vital care work

Posted on October 20, 2016 by unitetheunion

Unite slams two-tier Minimum Wage suggestion October 20th: Unite today accused the Department of Health of devaluing the essential work performed by around 4,000 care staff who “sleep over” while caring for vulnerable people. The union was responding to reports … Continue reading →

Posted in Press Releases, Republic of Ireland news, Uncategorized | Tagged health, Minimum Wage, wages, Willie Quigley | Leave a comment

Stormont Health Committee to hear of challenges facing NI Health & Social Care

Posted on October 5, 2016 by Unite the union NI

Unite’s Kevin McAdam to present on behalf of Unite and NIC-ICTU health committee Northern Ireland health workers have seen a 16% drop in pay over the past five years and are now the lowest paid in the UK October 5th: … Continue reading →

Posted in Austerity, Campaign for Decent Pay, Living Wage, Northern Ireland news, Press Releases, Public Services | Tagged Conservative, health, HSC, job cuts, Kevin McAdam, NHS, NI, NI Assembly, NI Executive, NIC-ICTU, poverty pay, service cuts, Tory, Unite NI, Westminster | Leave a comment

Additional NHS funding is only a cynical pre-election promise

Posted on March 7, 2016 by unitetheunion

Health Minister Simon Hamilton promises to increase health sector pay after election after refusing to honour this year’s recommendation. Clarity is needed on how much of additional £70m health spending will go to private sector providers and how much will … Continue reading →

Posted in Northern Ireland news, Press Releases, Public Services | Tagged health, health sector, HSC, Kevin McAdam, NI Executive, Northern Ireland, Privatisation, Simon Hamilton, Unite NI | Leave a comment

Unite condemns criminalisation of women facing crisis pregnancies

Posted on January 14, 2016 by unitetheunion

Union says extension of 1967 Abortion Act to NI, repeal of 8th Amendment in ROI, crucial to protecting women’s health January 14th: Trade union Unite has today condemned the arrest and prosecution of women in Northern Ireland charged with procuring … Continue reading →

Posted in Equalities, Northern Ireland news, Press Releases, Republic of Ireland news, Uncategorized | Tagged abortion, equality, health, Taryn Trainor., Women | 1 Comment

Minister must support residents threatened by Four Seasons nursing homes closure

Posted on November 24, 2015 by unitetheunion

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 →