Tag Archives: low pay
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
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
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
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
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









