Tag Archives: local authorities
Cork brown water: Unite demands action as tests confirm contamination ahead of protest
Iron and manganese levels render water unsuitable for human consumption Protest set for Grand Parade on Saturday Unite, which represents water service workers in Cork and around the country, today announced the results of tests carried out on Cork’s ‘brown … Continue reading
Waterford City and Co Council: Stoppage by members at Dunmore Depot deferred pending engagement with management
Dispute surrounds unilateral change to work practices Unite, which represents members working for Waterford City and County Council, today (Tuesday) said that it has deferred a 24-hour work stoppage by Unite members at Dunmore Depot in Waterford, which had been … Continue reading
Striking bin workers at ABC borough council demand rate rebate for affected households
Disruption to bin collection to continue as Armagh depot workforce enters fifth week of strikes over dismissal of shop steward Refuse workers employed by Armagh Banbridge and Craigavon (ABC) Borough Council are calling for a rebate to ratepayers affected by … Continue reading
Unite lays blame for mounting repairs backlog firmly at employers’ door as NI Housing Executive strike enters ninth week
As Unite members employed by the NI Housing Executive enter their ninth week of strike action, the union has hit out at the employer’s failure to resolve the dispute, which is causing mounting problems for vulnerable tenants. According to Unite, … Continue reading
Sharon Graham says Mid Ulster council workers’ strike action won the day
Pay win secured after workers notified bosses of intent to move to all-out action after conclusion of four week strike The Win: two fully-consolidated pay grade increases and a one off payment of £750 above the bare National pay offer Unite’s … Continue reading









