Tag Archives: Industrial disputes

Powerful strike action in SP Graham bookmakers shows determination of counter staff to secure fair pay

Posted on April 9, 2016 by unitetheunion

Workers report punters turning away from bookies in droves as they refuse to cross picket lines Union calls on Graham family to intervene and end costly dispute by making reasonable pay offer April 9th: Davy McMurray, Unite officer for staff … Continue reading →

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Strike action set to proceed on Grand National Day at SP Graham bookmaker outlets

Posted on April 8, 2016 by unitetheunion

Union calls for public to respect the striking workers’ picket line in dispute over poverty pay Unite warns that it will pursue any potential breach of employee’s right to take lawful strike action with Employment Agency Inspectorate April 8th: Davy … Continue reading →

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Management inform Unite that eighty jobs likely to go at Tayto

Posted on April 7, 2016 by unitetheunion

Manderley Food Group proposals will mean Tayto’s sixtieth anniversary will be marked with large-scale redundancies at Tandragee April 7th: Sean McKeever, Unite officer for production and packaging workers at Tayto in Tandragee has confirmed he had been informed of a … Continue reading →

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SP Graham workers report overwhelming support from punters in fight against poverty wages

Posted on April 4, 2016 by unitetheunion

Strike action across all SP Graham outlets in NI set for Grand National Day – Saturday April 9th April 4th: Davy McMurray, Unite officer for staff in SP Graham bookmakers confirmed the strong support received by staff from punters: “Unite … Continue reading →

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Use of agency labour by Wincanton to undermine strike action would breach industrial law

Posted on March 22, 2016 by unitetheunion

Letter from Musgrave NI Managing Director informs store management they are working with Wincanton in putting in place ‘plans to manage any disruption’ Unite warns that it will pursue any potential breach with Employment Agency Inspectorate March 22nd: Maurice Cunningham, … Continue reading →

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