Tag Archives: Jackie Pollock
Unite urges large turnout at ‘Ireland For All’ solidarity march tomorrow
17 February: Unite, which represents workers throughout the economy, is supporting the “Ireland For All’ solidarity march being organised tomorrow (Saturday 18 February). Speaking ahead of the event, the union’s Regional Secretary, Jackie Pollock, said that many members were concerned … Continue reading
Final day of Unite’s Irish Policy Conference hears motions covering equalities, organising and industrial areas
On the second day of Unite’s Sixth Irish Policy Conference in Malahide, delegates debated a range of motions covering equalities, organising and industrial areas, as well as the public sector. Speakers also addressed motions on political and social action. Introducing … Continue reading
Minimum Wage: Unite seeks €2 increase to €12.50 from November 1st
Union tells Low Pay Commission aim should be to raise wage floor to 66% of median earnings Low pay is bad for business says Unite Regional Secretary Jackie Pollock Trade union Unite, which represents workers in all sectors, this week … Continue reading
Unite claims victory in battle to safeguard supported accommodation for vulnerable and homeless women
At a press conference held today (Wednesday) at the gates of Regina Coeli House, the centre of an eleven week occupation by workers, Unite has announced it has received assurances from the Department for Communities and the NI Housing Executive … Continue reading
Striking council workers, education workers and housing executive workers hear calls for Stormont to deliver a wage they can live on
On the fourth day of strike action by Unite members across all eleven councils, the NI Housing Executive and Education Authority, members of the union gathered at Stormont to hear demands for urgent action from politicians to reverse their `failure’ … Continue reading









