Tag Archives: Living Wage

Trussell Trust statistics reflect NI Executive failure to promote Living Wage and protect those dependent on benefits

Posted on April 16, 2016 by unitetheunion

Numbers receiving on emergency food aid in Northern Ireland hits record high as demand surges by 47% Northern Ireland figures strongly linked to poverty pay and increasing proportions of working poor April 15th: Speaking in response to figures released by … Continue reading →

Posted in Benefits Reform, Campaign for Decent Pay, Living Wage, Northern Ireland news, Press Releases | Tagged food poverty, Jimmy Kelly, Living Wage, low pay, NI Executive, Northern Ireland, poverty pay, sectoral bargaining, Trussell Trust, Unite NI | Leave a comment

Unanimous support for Unite proposal to reintroduce student maintenance grants and a Living wage for apprentices

Posted on April 13, 2016 by unitetheunion

NIC-ICTU Biennial Delegates Conference endorses union’s call for strict enforcement of working time directive to stop exploitation of apprentices Access to public procurement contracts and grant-aid should be contingent on paying a Living Wage and meeting a 10% apprentice threshold … Continue reading →

Posted in Campaign for Decent Pay, Living Wage, Manufacturing, Northern Ireland news, Press Releases | Tagged apprentices, Education, EMA, Further & Higher Education, Liam Gallagher, Living Wage, Maintenance-grants, NI Executive, NIC-ICTU, Northern Ireland, Skills, Unite NI, Working Time Directive | Leave a comment

Powerful strike action in SP Graham bookmakers shows determination of counter staff to secure fair pay

Posted on April 9, 2016 by unitetheunion

Workers report punters turning away from bookies in droves as they refuse to cross picket lines Union calls on Graham family to intervene and end costly dispute by making reasonable pay offer April 9th: Davy McMurray, Unite officer for staff … Continue reading →

Posted in Campaign for Decent Pay, Living Wage, Northern Ireland news, Press Releases, Unite in the Community | Tagged #Unite4FairPay, Belfast, Davy McMurray, Derry/Londonderry, Grand National, industrial action, Industrial disputes, Living Wage, low pay, Northern Ireland, SP Graham Ltd, Unite NI, wages | Leave a comment

Strike action set to proceed on Grand National Day at SP Graham bookmaker outlets

Posted on April 8, 2016 by unitetheunion

Union calls for public to respect the striking workers’ picket line in dispute over poverty pay Unite warns that it will pursue any potential breach of employee’s right to take lawful strike action with Employment Agency Inspectorate April 8th: Davy … Continue reading →

Posted in Campaign for Decent Pay, Living Wage, Northern Ireland news, Press Releases, Unite in the Community | Tagged #Unite4FairPay, Belfast, Bookies, Davy McMurray, Grand National, industrial action, Industrial disputes, Living Wage, Northern Ireland, Scab, SP Graham Ltd, Unite NI, wages | Leave a comment

SP Graham workers report overwhelming support from punters in fight against poverty wages

Posted on April 4, 2016 by unitetheunion

Strike action across all SP Graham outlets in NI set for Grand National Day – Saturday April 9th April 4th: Davy McMurray, Unite officer for staff in SP Graham bookmakers confirmed the strong support received by staff from punters: “Unite … Continue reading →