Tag Archives: poverty pay
Northern Ireland workers must join a fighting union to secure pay increases and better work-life balance
Northern Ireland men work longest hours in UK, women losing hours as part-time working grows Average UK wages after inflation lower than what it was twelve years ago, with Northern Ireland wages even lower June 14th: Jimmy Kelly, Unite Regional … Continue reading
Planned protest at Causeway Coast & Glens Borough Council cancelled in mark of respect to Manchester victims
Unite members call off Living Wage protest in aftermath of terrorist atrocity Unite Regional Officer Gareth Scott confirmed a planned protest outside Coleraine council buildings has been called off as a mark of respect following the terrorist attack in Manchester. … Continue reading
Workers to challenge Causeway Coast & Glens Councillors over failure to address Poverty Pay
Unite members will seek support for Living Wage pay commitment ahead of Coleraine council meeting tomorrow [Tuesday, May 23rd] Unite Regional Officer Gareth Scott confirmed his union’s members would seek to engage councillors at Causeway Coast & Glens Borough Council … Continue reading
One percent pay offer for healthcare workers woefully inadequate, completely fails to meet inflationary pressures
Pay offer reinforces need for functioning and locally-accountable Executive Northern Ireland health and social care workers paid the least of any UK region March 28th: Kevin McAdam, Unite Regional Officer with responsibility for the union’s workers in the Healthcare sector … Continue reading
Latest Labour Force Survey statistics highlight growth of low-wage economy
LFS statistics show 5.5% fall in average full-time wages in Northern Ireland over past twelve months February 15th: Unite the union’s Regional Secretary, Jimmy Kelly, responded to the latest quarterly Labour Force Survey statistics published today [February 15th] by the … Continue reading









