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Disgraceful Assembly debate on licensing hours extension confirms Stormont Executive does not prioritise needs of hospitality workers

Posted on June 21, 2021 by Unite the union NI

Amendments to include protections for bar and hospitality workers are ruled out of order by Assembly chair Commenting on today’s Assembly debate on the Licensing and Registration of Clubs (Amendment) Bill, Neil Moore, Hospitality Organiser for Unite the Union said:  … Continue reading →

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As hospitality re-opens, workers remain locked out of decent work

Posted on June 6, 2021 by unitetheunion

Service comes with side order of exploitation Unite survey aims to paint true picture of working conditions As the public prepares to enjoy outdoor cafes, restaurants and pubs from tomorrow, trade union Unite today (Sunday) said that hospitality workers are … Continue reading →

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Unite launches workers’ survey for hospitality and tourism

Posted on May 31, 2021 by Unite the union NI

Former Ivy worker and Unite the Union Hospitality & Tourism Coordinator Julia Marciniak is today launching an online survey to gather and interpret working conditions and pay in the hospitality sector as many people return to work over the coming weeks. The confidential survey … Continue reading →

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Stormont Executive must intervene to support livelihoods and skills of hospitality and tourism workers

Posted on October 8, 2020 by Unite the union NI

After meeting Economy Minister, Diane Dodds, Unite delegation calls for direct financial payments to hospitality workers as previous handouts to businesses have not been passed onto workers on reduced hours and facing redundancy Call for ban on exploitative practices such … Continue reading →

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Unite issues letter to Hastings Group warning of potential litigation over mass redundancy threat

Posted on June 24, 2020 by Unite the union NI

Hospitality bosses are warned that large-scale job losses will result in a mass exodus of skilled workers from sector Unite survey showed that 71 percent of hospitality workers would not return to the industry if made redundant Against a backdrop … Continue reading →

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