Tag Archives: Infection Control

Translink workers plead with public to stay at home to leave buses and trains for key or essential workers

Posted on April 7, 2020 by Unite the union NI

Despite suite of infection control protections, drivers face prospect of catching virus Davy Thompson, Unite Deputy Regional Secretary commended the bravery of the bus and rail workers who continue to maintain public transport services at this time. “I’m incredibly proud … Continue reading →

Posted in Northern Ireland news, Press Releases, Public Services | Tagged Bus Drivers, Coronavirus, Covid-19, Davy Thompson, Infection Control, Northern Ireland, Public Transport, Translink | Leave a comment

Food production workers will not allow themselves to become the collateral damage of the Northern Ireland Executive’s failure to enforce infection control

Posted on March 31, 2020 by Unite the union NI

NIFDA industry guidance is welcome but now must be converted into action in all workplaces Unite Regional officer for the Food sector including employers such as Moy Park, Sean McKeever, welcomed the new industry guidance issued by the Northern Ireland Food & … Continue reading →

Posted in Manufacturing, Northern Ireland news, Press Releases | Tagged ABP, Coronavirus, Covid-19, food processing, Health & Safety, HSE, Infection Control, Linden Foods, Lurgan, Moy Park, Newry, Northern Ireland, Portadown, Sean McKeever, walkouts, workers' rights | Leave a comment

Sixty workers refuse to start at Linden Foods site in Dungannon, demand immediate talks with management over Coronavirus infection control measures

Posted on March 27, 2020 by Unite the union NI

Total absence of social distancing measures on boning line, in canteen and at entry and exit points Brian Hewitt, Unite Regional Officer for workers at Linden Foods in Dungannon who was contacted by workers after they walked out this morning … Continue reading →