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Moy Park workers need assurance over future as company set for resale by JBS

Political leaders have a responsibility to ensure business is not subject to corporate asset-stripping by venture capitalists Any new owners must respect rights of the three thousand Unite members among workforce in Northern Ireland June 20th: Unite Regional Officer, Sean … Continue reading

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Stormont Health Committee to hear of challenges facing NI Health & Social Care

Unite’s Kevin McAdam to present on behalf of Unite and NIC-ICTU health committee Northern Ireland health workers have seen a 16% drop in pay over the past five years and are now the lowest paid in the UK October 5th: … Continue reading

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Employers and Trade Union unite in support of Assembly motion for a Manufacturing Strategy for Northern Ireland

Unite the union: “Only a dedicated strategy will bring the focus and oversight necessary to ensure real action to meet the challenges facing our producers” Manufacturing NI: “Employers and trade unions have a vital role to play in terms of … Continue reading

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Broad political representation confirmed at tonight’s Ballymena Hustings event

Attendance by all major political parties confirmed for hustings to be chaired by Jamie Delargy, UTV Business Editor Public encouraged to have their say at ‘The Braid’ in Ballymena at 7.30pm today (April 27th) April 27th: Unite Regional Secretary, Jimmy … Continue reading

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Meetings in Ballymena and Larne: opportunity for public to quiz politicians on action for local jobs

Unite has written to invite local political representatives from all parties to attend public meetings in Larne (Thursday 21st April) and Ballymena (Wednesday 27th April) Meetings will be chaired by high profile UTV business editor, Jamie Delargy April 5th: Announcing … Continue reading

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