Tag Archives: NI Executive

Restrictions on EU migration pose a direct threat to jobs in NI’s Agri-Food sector

Posted on September 7, 2017 by Unite the union NI

Post-Brexit migration controls must reflect particular challenges facing food industry in Northern Ireland September 7th: Sean McKeever, Unite Regional Officer with responsibility for members in the agri-food sector responded to details of a leaked draft government paper on restricting EU … Continue reading →

Posted in Campaign for Decent Pay, Northern Ireland news, Press Releases | Tagged Agri-Foods, Brexit, disinvestment, Dunbia, DUP, European Union, exploitation, job losses, migrants, Moy Park, NI Executive, Sean McKeever, Sinn Fein, Unite NI, Westminster | Leave a comment

£70 million healthcare cuts – an attempt to deliver agenda of the Department of Health Permanent Secretary

Posted on August 30, 2017 by Unite the union NI

Unite in Health spokesperson writes open letter to HSC Trusts over cutback proposals Nursing and domiciliary care cuts will cost more in long-run by causing further blockages at Emergency Departments Kevin McAdam, Regional Officer for Unite issued an open letter … Continue reading →

Posted in Northern Ireland news, Press Releases, Public Services | Tagged #Unite4NHS, austerity cuts, Department of Health, Healthcare, HSCT, Kevin McAdam, NI Executive, Permanent Secretary, political failure, Unite NI | Leave a comment

ICTU Biennial Delegates Conference: Speech by Jimmy Kelly on political and social challenges facing Northern Ireland

Posted on July 4, 2017 by Unite the union NI

July 4th: Speaking in support of motion 1 on Northern Ireland at the Irish Congress of Trade Union’s Biennial Delegate Conference in Belfast, Regional Secretary Jimmy Kelly said: Northern Ireland stands at a crossroads – but not in relation to … Continue reading →

Posted in Northern Ireland news, Press Releases | Tagged Belfast Agreement, Bill of Rights, DUP, human rights, Jimmy Kelly, NI Executive, Northern Ireland, Sinn Fein, Unite NI | Leave a comment

Unite in the community launch campaign to defend library access

Posted on June 5, 2017 by Unite the union NI

Union warns of possibility that temporary cut to library summer opening hours may become permanent 38 Degrees online petition demands a Functioning Executive reverse cuts to library opening hours June 5th: Speaking on the launch of Unite in the Community’s … Continue reading →

Posted in Campaigns, Northern Ireland news, Press Releases, Unite in the Community | Tagged Albert Hewitt, austerity, austerity cuts, DUP, Libraries NI, Neoliberalism, NI Executive, Northern Ireland, Opening Hours Cut, public services, Sinn Fein, Unite in the Community | Leave a comment

Opening Belfast Rapid Transit bus lanes to taxis will undermine £90 million public transport investment

Posted on May 11, 2017 by Unite the union NI

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 … Continue reading →