Tag Archives: People Power

Unite community welcomes promises of £16 million investment for Albert basin park but calls on people of Newry to continue to mobilise to keep pressure on

Posted on October 15, 2021 by Unite the union NI

Union confirms rally to proceed on Saturday October 23rd at 3pm at Marcus Square, High Street, Newry Campaigners call for mass show of strength by public support for action on a green space: to hold ‘politicians feet to the fire’ … Continue reading →

Posted in Northern Ireland news, Press Releases | Tagged Albert Basin, Albert Hewitt, green space, Newry, People Power, public amenities, rally, Unite community | Leave a comment

Health Department reversal on £70 million Health Trust cuts is a victory for those who care about our NHS

Posted on October 11, 2017 by Unite the union NI

Department’s latest climb-down was won by a powerful coalition of trade unions and communities standing together Health Department leadership must now initiate a grown-up dialogue about reshaping services based on genuine partnership not sham consultation October 11th: Kevin McAdam, Regional … Continue reading →

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‘People Power’ campaign claims victory for vulnerable groups using Newry swimming pool

Posted on February 25, 2015 by unitetheunion

Unite community membership branch spearhead protests which force council into u-turn on charges hike Disabled, elderly and unemployed persons will benefit from charges decision Wednesday 25th: Newry Unite in the community spokesperson, Martin McKeown, welcomed last night’s announcement (Tuesday 24th) … Continue reading →