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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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