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Unite disappointed at reports of ‘minimalist’ Minimum Wage increase

Reported 50 cent increase half of what is needed, says Jimmy Kelly July 19th: Unite today (Sunday July 19th) expressed disappointment at reports that the Low Pay Commission is to recommend that the Minimum Wage be increased by just 50 … Continue reading

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Understaffing and underfunding are the main barriers to Seven Day NHS in Northern Ireland

Healthcare professionals walking away in their droves over pay and pressures Northern Ireland only part of UK where workers have not received a recommended one percent pay increase July 17th: Unite National Officer with responsibility for health, Kevin McAdam, responded … Continue reading

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Strike action at United Drugs/Sangers suspended after management offer workforce backdated pay improvement

Unite recommending pay offer be endorsed by membership Further talks on improving industrial relations to recommence after the summer July 9th: Unite Regional Officer with responsibility for the union’s membership in United Drugs/Sangers, Sean Smyth, confirmed his union were suspending … Continue reading

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Osborne’s onslaught on tax credits will disproportionately impact Northern Ireland

If adopted in Northern Ireland, plans to scrap student maintenance grants would exclude a generation of working class youth from higher education Unite will initiate a campaign to raise wages and maintain workers’ income through industrial action  July 8th: Speaking … Continue reading

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Workers at United Drug Sangers NI to take first day of strike action on Wednesday 15th July

Management pay offer rejected and strike action endorsed by large majorities Twenty-four hour stoppage likely to result in disruption of medical supplies to pharmacies and medical centres July 7th: Unite Regional Officer with responsibility for the union’s membership in United … Continue reading

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