Tag Archives: Newry
Call to support Newry ‘Rally Against Hate Crime’ Demonstration
Post-Brexit focus on restricting migrants and failure to legislate for marriage equality are leading to growth of hate-crime Unite the union calls for attendance at rally set for 1pm Saturday, October 15th at Newry Rainbow Centre October 5th: Jimmy Kelly, … Continue reading
Unite members accept improved pay offer at Builders’ Merchants, Haldane Fisher in Newry
Industrial action including overtime ban and twelve planned strike days called off Improved offer includes 2.5% pay increase and additional paid holiday April 28th: Unite Regional Officer, Sean Smyth, welcomed the outcome of negotiations at which a significantly improved pay … Continue reading
Unite confirms strike action dates at Newry Builders’ Merchants, Haldane Fisher
Overtime ban and twelve days of strike action to win cost-of-living pay increase at successful business Workers demand to be rewarded for higher productivity and years of pay moderation April 22nd: Unite Regional Officer, Sean Smyth, responsible for his union’s … Continue reading
Unite community activists protest devastating impact of Tory austerity cuts
Changes to social welfare provision will mean most vulnerable face devastating income cuts Lowering corporation taxes will mean hundreds of millions in deeper cuts to public services November 27th: Speaking ahead of planned protests by Unite community branches outside DUP … Continue reading
Unite’s industrial and community branches in Newry come together to support Newry Pride Festival
Vibrant festival shows that celebrating diversity and fostering equality can be fun and inclusive to everyone in the community Union branches sponsor event, host merchandise stall and conduct LGBT survey August 22nd: Speaking ahead of the parade, Unites Equality Officer, … Continue reading









