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Time for Stormont to end exclusion of public sector from apprenticeship funding

To mark the beginning of Northern Ireland Apprenticeship Week 2026 (today, Monday 2 February), Unite has released a report highlighting the current exclusion of public bodies from funding for apprenticeships. Northern Ireland is the only region in the UK which … Continue reading

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Public sector pay proposals: Unite representatives defer decision on recommendation pending workplace engagement

Further meeting scheduled for 16 February February 2nd: Unite public sector representatives met in Dublin today (Friday) to consider the terms of the proposed Public Service Agreement 2024-2026. During a lengthy discussion, representatives noted that, of the maximum 3% on … Continue reading

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Public transport unions to meet tomorrow to agree next steps in their industrial campaign

Strike action by roads service and education authority workers to continue in absence of movement from secretary of state Workers have been left with no alternative but to extend and deepen their industrial action to defend public services and win … Continue reading

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8,000 members of Unite to participate in one day public sector strike on 18 January

Workers in health and social care, education, public transport, roads, forestry, rivers, ferries and PSNI to strike for improved pay Union demands secretary of state for Northern Ireland Chris Heaton-Harris stops using underfunding of public services as negotiating leverage Unite … Continue reading

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Unite determined to defend living standards as public sector unions prepare for pay talks

Union will not shy away from collective action in pursuit of cost-of-living pay increases November 19th: Unite, which represents members in a range of public sector employments, today (Sunday) said that public sector workers have demonstrated over the past year … Continue reading

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