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Union calls for SP Graham to ‘open their books’ to justify claims of inability to pay

Posted on April 22, 2016 by unitetheunion

On eve of fourth day of strike action (Saturday April 23rd) management refuse union’s offer to sit down and negotiate a realistic pay settlement Management at SP Graham Ltd must get real and address workers’ pay demands before lasting damage … Continue reading →

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Trussell Trust statistics reflect NI Executive failure to promote Living Wage and protect those dependent on benefits

Posted on April 16, 2016 by unitetheunion

Numbers receiving on emergency food aid in Northern Ireland hits record high as demand surges by 47% Northern Ireland figures strongly linked to poverty pay and increasing proportions of working poor April 15th: Speaking in response to figures released by … Continue reading →

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Unite to ballot Tayto workforce for strike action over Living Wage

Posted on March 21, 2016 by unitetheunion

Manderley Food Group attempt to avoid paying National Living Wage through offsetting against bonus is disgraceful Tandragee workforce being disadvantaged relative to workers in other parts of United Kingdom March 21st: Sean McKeever, Unite officer for production and packaging workers … Continue reading →

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Further strikes planned at SP Graham as pay dispute escalates

Posted on March 20, 2016 by unitetheunion

Staff at bookmaker confirm strike dates to include Grand National day (April 9th) Unite Community branches to bring forward rolling protests to shame Poverty Pay management March 20th: Davy McMurray, Unite officer for staff in Sean Graham bookmakers has congratulated … Continue reading →

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SP Graham workers to take strike action across Northern Ireland tomorrow

Posted on March 14, 2016 by unitetheunion

Unite In the Community confirms solidarity protests outside SP Graham outlets in Belfast and Derry/Londonderry Union dismisses management justification and spin on poverty pay offer March 14th: Ahead of industrial action by workers demanding a Living Wage from SP Graham … Continue reading →

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