Tag Archives: low pay

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

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

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 →

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

Threat to Musgrave deliveries as industrial dispute develops at Wincanton

Posted on March 21, 2016 by unitetheunion

Management proposals to cut workforce terms and conditions strongly rejected by union representatives Unite meeting with management to seek reversal of proposals and to avert risk of disruptive strike action March 21st: Maurice Cunningham, Unite officer for staff in Wincanton … Continue reading →

Posted in Campaign for Decent Pay, Living Wage, Northern Ireland news, Press Releases | Tagged #Unite4FairPay, Belfast, industrial action, Industrial disputes, low pay, Maurice Cunningham, Musgrave Group, pay deal, Unite NI, wages, Wincanton | Leave a comment

Welcome for Airport Jobs Announcement but Concern over Race to Bottom on Pay

Posted on February 4, 2016 by unitetheunion

Not only do we have a jobs crisis in this area, we now have a crisis of low pay. February 4th: Responding to the announcement that another 115 jobs are to be created at the International Airport, Unite Officer, Susan … Continue reading →