Tag Archives: Industrial disputes
Unite to ballot Sean Graham staff on strike action over health and safety concerns
Poverty-pay staff working without protective barriers and without opportunity to take comfort breaks Davy McMurray, Unite Regional Officer, confirmed his union is to ballot members working in the Sean Graham betting chain over management failure to address staff health and … Continue reading
Unite’s proposals for Translink efficiency savings will protect bus and rail services from planned cuts
DRD and Translink agree union’s proposals will mean only minor service adjustments needed Union and management will form Efficiency Steering Group to implement off-setting savings July 22nd: Ireland Secretary, Jimmy Kelly, confirmed that his union had today agreed to work … Continue reading
Strike action at Tata averted as management retain pension scheme
British Steel Pension scheme will now be retained Members of Unite vote 72% to accept management offer July 16th: Unite has confirmed that industrial action at Tata steel has been called off after management reversed course on previous proposals which … Continue reading
Strike action at United Drugs/Sangers suspended after management offer workforce backdated pay improvement
Unite recommending pay offer be endorsed by membership Further talks on improving industrial relations to recommence after the summer July 9th: Unite Regional Officer with responsibility for the union’s membership in United Drugs/Sangers, Sean Smyth, confirmed his union were suspending … Continue reading
Workers at United Drug Sangers NI to take first day of strike action on Wednesday 15th July
Management pay offer rejected and strike action endorsed by large majorities Twenty-four hour stoppage likely to result in disruption of medical supplies to pharmacies and medical centres July 7th: Unite Regional Officer with responsibility for the union’s membership in United … Continue reading









