Tag Archives: Joanne McWilliams

Tata Steel: Strike set to escalate tonight as management cancels scheduled talks

Pay freezes have left Tata workers at just over minimum wage Unite has served Tata Steel with notice of five more days of strike action over the coming weeks following management’s decision to cancel scheduled talks on pay differentials. The … Continue reading

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Strikes at Tata Steel as Northern Ireland workers seek pay decency

HGV drivers, crane operators employed by Tata steel at its Lisburn site only paid minimum wage  Workers employed by Tata Steel will commence an initial 48-hour strike at 08:00 tomorrow [Wednesday 18 June]. The industrial action follows a 100 per cent ballot … Continue reading

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Water workers suspend industrial action following pay offer

Industrial action suspended after finance minister signs off on business case Waterworkers in Northern Ireland have today agreed to suspend planned industrial action due to commence on Tuesday 10 December. Unions will now ballot their members on the proposed pay … Continue reading

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Unite Northern Ireland water workers to strike over pay

Union warns minister that industrial dispute will quickly impact safety of water supplies Members of Unite, employed by NI Water and NI Water (Alpha) will begin industrial action next week with full strike action beginning before Christmas in a dispute … Continue reading

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Unions warn minister pay deal delay for water workers will lead to strikes

Unite – GMB joint trade union press release NI Water and NI Water Alpha employees in Unite and GMB preparing to take industrial action Trade unions Unite and the GMB have warned finance minister Caoimhe Archibald that she risks a … Continue reading

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