Tag Archives: Northern Ireland

Christmas cancelled for tens of thousands of Northern Ireland families being forced onto flawed Universal Credit regime

Posted on November 30, 2017 by Unite the union NI

As part of Unite’s nationwide day of action against Universal Credit a protest is set for Department of Communities on Saturday December 2nd at 1pm. This year Christmas will be cancelled for thousands of families in Northern Ireland who … Continue reading →

Posted in Austerity, Benefits Reform, Northern Ireland news, Press Releases, Unite in the Community | Tagged #Unite4Better, #UniversalCredit, Albert Hewitt, Christmas, National Day of Action, Northern Ireland, Stop & Fix, Unite in the Community | Leave a comment

Northern Ireland’s health service must benefit from budget bonus with, or without, Executive

Posted on November 22, 2017 by Unite the union NI

Chancellor of Exchequer announces £2.8 billion increase to UK NHS funding Moves to break one percent pay cap must be extended to all Northern Ireland healthcare workers Responding to the UK budget announcement of an additional £2.8 billion for the … Continue reading →

Posted in Austerity, Campaign for Decent Pay, Northern Ireland news, Press Releases, Public Services | Tagged #Unite4FairPay, #Unite4NHS, Conservative Party, HSC, Kevin McAdam, NHS, NI Executive, Northern Ireland, Phillip Hammond, political failure | Leave a comment

US Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross’ comments offer no assurance to Northern Ireland workers

Posted on November 6, 2017 by Unite the union NI

Statement that US ITC interim judgement will take account of changed circumstances is just what would be expected during a visit to London US Commerce Secretary should find time in his five-day visit to meet with representatives of NI workforce … Continue reading →

Posted in Manufacturing, Northern Ireland news, Press Releases | Tagged #backBombardier, #Unite4Jobs, Belfast, Boeing, Bombardier, Commerce Secretary, Davy Thompson, London, Northern Ireland, Protectionism, Tariffs, Unite, United States, Wilbur Ross, World Trade Organisation | Leave a comment

Mass workforce meeting will hear challenge to Schlumberger on Newtownabbey closure proposal

Posted on October 29, 2017 by Unite the union NI

Unite Regional Secretary designate will say growth in number of rigs shows signs of recovery in oil and gas sector, closure unjustified Schlumberger corporate management prioritising share buy-backs over investment despite half billion dollar profit in last quarter alone October … Continue reading →

Posted in Manufacturing, Northern Ireland news, Press Releases | Tagged Closure, Jackie Pollock, job losses, Newtownabbey, Northern Ireland, oil and gas, Schlumberger, share buy back, Unite NI members | Leave a comment

Time for an industrial strategy that will safeguard jobs and skills in Northern Ireland

Posted on October 26, 2017 by Unite the union NI

If Northern Ireland parties won’t act – UK government must intervene and bring forward effective industrial strategy Government must adopt interventionist approach to safeguard Northern Ireland jobs and skills Following the announcement of more than five hundred job losses in … Continue reading →