Tag: Michael Dornan
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Unite the union condemns NI Protocol related attack on Translink bus and one of its members in Newtownabbey
Translink workforce are left deeply angered at continuing attacks and feel that they are a political punchbag for issues above their head Following discussions with management on measures to increase security and support for drivers, Unite the union condemned the attack on a Translink bus and driver last night in Newtownabbey. Unite General Secretary Sharon Graham expressed the solidarity of…
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Union reiterates its call for face coverings to be made compulsory for passengers on all forms of public transport
Moves under consideration by Stormont Executive for face coverings to be made compulsory on designated school transport services do not go far enough Michael Dornan, Chair of Unite’s Metro driver branch, called on the Stormont Executive to make it compulsory that all passengers, including school children, have to wear face coverings on all forms of…
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Glider service routes to Colin Connect in West Belfast withdrawn after two separate attacks on vehicles leave windows smashed
In order to safeguard the safety and welfare of drivers and passengers, the Glider will turn at the Michael Ferguson roundabout and not travel to the Colin Connect terminus, where the attacks occurred. Unite workforce reps to seek clear assurances from community representatives, PSNI and company in urgent meeting tomorrow Unite Regional Coordinating Officer for…
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Metro Bus drivers urge pedestrians to think road safety this Christmas
December 20th: Chair of Unite’s membership among Metro Bus drivers, Michael Dornan, called on the public to consider their safety on the streets and pedestrian crossings in Belfast over the Christmas period: “The days immediately after the schools close for the Winter holidays are the peak period for shoppers on the streets of Belfast. Amidst…
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Metro Bus drivers threaten to withdraw bus services after attacks
Warning comes after latest in series of sporadic attacks on Buses last Saturday in the Falls Park area September 25th: Jackie Pollock, Unite deputy Regional Secretary, issued a warning on behalf of his union’s Metro drivers, that they could withdraw bus services from the Falls Park area of West Belfast: “Over recent months our drivers…
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Opening Belfast Rapid Transit bus lanes to taxis will undermine £90 million public transport investment
Dedicated bus routes essential to maintain regularity and uptake of BRT scheme Buses need exclusive access to BRT lane unimpeded to realise full scheme potential May 11th: Unite the union’s deputy Regional Secretary, Jackie Pollock, called on the Department of Infrastructure to stand up for the long-awaited Belfast Rapid Transit scheme by ensuring only buses…