Tag Archives: public services
Waterford cardiac services: Unite members angry at further sidelining of city
Union accuses Government of moulding question to fit desired outcome September 9th Unite, which represents thousands of current and retired workers in Waterford, including Waterford Glass pensioners, today slammed the Government’s decision not to site a second catheterisation laboratory at … Continue reading
Dublin Bus: Ministerial intervention needed to resolve dispute
Government must restore supports to vital public service September 8th Unite, which represents craft workers in Dublin Bus, has called on Transport Minister Shane Ross to intervene in the dispute which began today. Speaking in Dublin this morning, Unite Regional … Continue reading
Executive must provide adequate funding for library services across Northern Ireland
Libraries play a vital role giving access to education and personal development as well as acting as hubs for service delivery Proposals to cut opening hours will impact vulnerable, disadvantaged and students most June 19th: Unite Regional Secretary, Jimmy Kelly, … Continue reading
Unite releases ‘Economic Manifesto’ ahead of General Election
Union identifies investment and wage-led growth among priorities for next Government A ‘Democratic Recovery’ must ensure fruits of upturn are shared equally Proposals include Emergency Housing Investment Programme funded from bank bailout repayments January 28th: Trade union Unite today issued … Continue reading
Unite-sponsored public meeting in Belfast tonight on the threat posed to Justice and Welfare by Legal Aid changes
Changes to Legal Aid eligibility combined with Welfare Reform changes will leave working-class without recourse to justice August 12th: Unite’s community membership branch in West Belfast will host a public information meeting on the threat posed by the legal aid … Continue reading









