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Unite condemns criminalisation of women facing crisis pregnancies

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

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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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Brazen admission by HSCB chief exposes irresponsible approach of management

Healthcare decisions being made to meet austerity budgets not patient need  Commitment and loyalty of workers to public healthcare system being exploited by management  July 23rd: Unite National Officer with responsibility for Health, Kevin McAdam, expressed his anger at comments … Continue reading

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