Tag Archives: Industrial disputes
Strike action forced by Health Department’s inaction
Northern Ireland only region in UK where pay dispute has not been resolved Striking health workers commence twelve-hour strike tomorrow January 28th :Unite lead officer for Health, Kevin McAdam confirmed that his union’s members will be taking industrial action in Northern Ireland tomorrow … Continue reading
NI water dispute to escalate as shop stewards vote to withdraw ‘emergency cover’ arrangements
Call for Minister to intervene to avoid consequences of prolonged industrial action ‘Goodwill’ emergency cover arrangements withdrawn by workforce after management abuse January 10: The Water Group of Trade Unions, including UNITE, NIPSA and GMB, has announced the termination of … Continue reading
Second stoppage by NHS workers demanding pay increase
November 24: Unite health members conduct a second four-hour stoppage today from 8am to noon Demonstrations organised for Craigavon Area Hospital and Bangor Hospital at 10am on Monday Unite lead officer for health, Kevin McAdam has expressed the frustration of … Continue reading
Unite suspends strike action at NI councils and education boards to consult on improved pay offer
October 10th: Unite announced today that strike action planned for next Tuesday (14 October) by Council and Education & Library Board workers is to be suspended to allow for an improved pay proposal to be put to members in a consultative … Continue reading









