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Unite to coordinate on strikes after finance minister fails to deliver pay and grading review

School support staff in Unite prepare to recommence strike action Unite’s members in education have responded with disappointment and anger after being informed by the education minister that the Northern Ireland executive has adopted a budget that fails to provide … Continue reading

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Vista Therm workers to commence new wave of industrial action tomorrow

Strike action to recommence by the workforce at Vista Therm after Unite reballoted over management union-busting Industrial action follows previous twelve-week strike for cost of living pay increase and union recognition Unite the union has served notice on Vista Therm, … Continue reading

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Unite ballots Translink bus workers in pay dispute

Bus drivers and maintenance workers balloted with Unite recommending rejection of a pay freeze Unite the union, which represents more than half the entire Translink workforce, is today commencing a five-day consultative ballot on pay. The union’s ballot process follows … Continue reading

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Newry Mourne and Down council services to be heavily impacted by industrial action from April 10th

Members of GMB, NIPSA and SIPTU commence work-to-rule from Monday 10th April, to be joined by Unite from 12th April Industrial action by members of all four trade unions at council proceeds after management renege on commitment to partnership-based job … Continue reading

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Right to Strike: Unite vows that High Court ruling will not silence workers fighting for fair pay

Unite examining all options including appeal Union determined to secure pay increase for mechanical workers 23 March: Trade union Unite, which represents workers throughout Ireland, stated today (Thursday) that it is considering an appeal of this morning’s High Court ruling … Continue reading

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