Tag Archives: low pay

Encirc workers in Derrylin to be balloted on industrial action after overwhelming rejection of below-inflation pay offer in consultative ballot

Posted on April 5, 2019 by Unite the union NI

April 5th: Derrylin result follows decisive vote by Encirc workforce in Elton, Cheshire rejecting inadequate management pay offer Unite to establish Encirc joint-bargaining spanning Irish sea with strike ballot planned to proceed concurrently across both sites Michael Keenan, Unite Regional … Continue reading →

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48 hour strike action at Balcas set to proceed within days as management obstinately refuse workforce pay claim

Posted on April 4, 2019 by Unite the union NI

April 4th: Pickets will be placed on gates of Fermanagh-based woodchip production company from 6am Tuesday [April 9th] Workforce determined to secure decent pay from a business which has benefited hugely from Renewable Heating Initiative scheme Gareth Scott, Unite Regional … Continue reading →

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British Council research shows lack of jobs, precarity and low pay are the biggest concerns for young people in Northern Ireland

Posted on January 8, 2019 by Unite the union NI

More than half surveyed say that lack of jobs and low pay are great challenges to young people Study confirms growing lack of trust in government but appetite for political and social engagement and participation January 8th: Unite the union … Continue reading →

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Two, day-long strike actions confirmed at Glen Dimplex as workforce doubles down for pay justice

Posted on November 9, 2018 by Unite the union NI

Twenty-four hour strike actions confirmed to run from 7am on Friday November 16th and Monday November 19th Billionaire owner Martin Naughton challenged on his group’s refusal to meet workers’ £8.75 Living wage pay claim November 11th: Regional Coordinating Officer Susan … Continue reading →

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LRA-mediated talks with Glen Dimplex break down as management refuse staff a Living Wage

Posted on November 8, 2018 by Unite the union NI

Union announces forty-eight hour strike action to be held in coming days as workforce escalates industrial action  Glen Dimplex management refuse to move to end in-work poverty despite group profits of more than €38 million November 8th: Production workers who … Continue reading →

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