Tag Archives: infrastructure

Vital that the Stormont Executive prioritises public transport workers for Covid-19 vaccine rollout

Posted on January 20, 2021 by Unite the union NI

Unite the union deputy Regional Secretary Davy Thompson urged action by the Northern Ireland Executive to prioritise frontline workers in public transport for the rollout of vaccination against Covid-19. “Unite represents the overwhelming majority of bus and rail workers in … Continue reading →

Posted in Covid, Northern Ireland news, Press Releases | Tagged #Covid19, Covid-19, Davy Thompson, infrastructure, Metro, Northern Ireland Rail, Stormont, Ulsterbus, Vaccination | Leave a comment

Bord na Mona: Government must step in to ensure workers do not pick up decarbonisation tab

Posted on October 17, 2018 by unitetheunion

European role in achieving ‘Just Transition’ must be investigated October 17th: Unite, which is part of the Bord na Mona Group of Unions, today (Wednesday) called on the Government to intervene following the company’s announcement that the Midlands alone will … Continue reading →

Posted in Press Releases, Republic of Ireland news, Uncategorized | Tagged Bord na Mona, decarbonisation, Ed Thompson, infrastructure, jobs, Just Transition, Unite ROI | Leave a comment

Brexit band-aid will not secure jobs, living standards

Posted on August 16, 2017 by Unite the union NI

Unite highlights impact of prolonged uncertainty on economy and workers Robust interventions needed North and South to foster confidence, protect jobs August 16th: In an initial response today (Wednesday) to the UK government’s paper proposing steps to mitigate the impact … Continue reading →

Posted in Brexit, Northern Ireland news, Press Releases, Republic of Ireland news, Uncategorized | Tagged #Unite4Jobs, Brexit, British Government, collective bargaining, ECHR, human rights, infrastructure, Investment, Northern Ireland, precarious work, Republic of Ireland, tax avoidance, United Kingdom | Leave a comment

Opening Belfast Rapid Transit bus lanes to taxis will undermine £90 million public transport investment

Posted on May 11, 2017 by Unite the union NI

Dedicated bus routes essential to maintain regularity and uptake of BRT scheme Buses need exclusive access to BRT lane unimpeded to realise full scheme potential May 11th: Unite the union’s deputy Regional Secretary, Jackie Pollock, called on the Department of … Continue reading →

Posted in Northern Ireland news, Press Releases, Public Services | Tagged Belfast Rapid Transit, Bus Services, Department of Infrastructure, industrial action, infrastructure, Jackie Pollock, Metro, Michael Dornan, NI Executive, Public Transport, Taxis, Translink | Leave a comment

Welcome for Minister of Finance’s reconsideration of corporation tax reduction

Posted on June 9, 2016 by unitetheunion

NI Executive must consider full range of options to best support Manufacturing sector growth and employment Investment in skills and infrastructure more effective than ideologically-driven race-to-the-bottom on corporation tax Davy Thompson, Regional Coordinating Officer for Unite welcomed a statement by … Continue reading →