Tag: Sean Smyth
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Haldane-Fisher workers in Newry set to commence all out strike
Strike follows overwhelming rejection of inadequate pay offer by workforce at company’s supply store Members of Unite employed by Haldane-Fisher at its Newry-based central supply store are to commence all-out strike action from Wednesday June 10. The strike results from an escalating pay dispute and will see up to 40 workers walk out severely impacting…
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ABP: Craigavon workers to commence all-out strike
Over 150 workers to down tools in pursuit of decent pay Workers at Anglo Beef Processors UK (ABP) Craigavon plant, where Unite represents over 150 meat packers, trimmers, distribution, kill line and boning workers, have voted overwhelmingly to take strike action. Unite is seeking a fair pay increase for its members who are paid a…
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Strike ballot at ABP meats in Craigavon
Workers to be balloted after management fails to agree meat packers cost of living pay claim Unite has notified Anglo Beef Processors UK (ABP) of a forthcoming strike ballot at the company’s Craigavon plant. The ballot will open on Thursday 25 September and closes on Tuesday 13 October. Unite represents more than 150 meat packers, trimmers,…
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Workforce at Lurgan-based Radius Plastics Ltd to be balloted on strike action
Formal industrial ballot opens today after bosses refuse to address workforce concerns over pay offer terms Regional Officer warns of potential for debilitating industrial action at plant in October if management don’t reconsider their position September 3rd: Sean Smyth, regional officer for Unite the union’s membership at Radius Plastics Ltd, a poly-pipe producer based in…
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Union calls for West Belfast community to back striking Belfast Taxis admin workers
Unite attempt to find resolution collapses as bosses fail to make any offer whatsoever and seek weeklong delay Female admin staff members’ continuous strike extends into second week in demand for first pay increase in years April 10th: Unite Regional Officer, Sean Smyth, called on the residents of West Belfast to rally around striking female…
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All out strike action by female administrative workers commences at Belfast Taxis
Female workers picket Black Taxis headquarters on King Street after continued management inaction on longstanding pay demands Questions over community interest company bosses’ attitude to women workers with no females on Board, in full-time management staff and only one female driver in a hundred and sixty March 4th: Speaking from the picket line at King…