Tag: Sean Smyth
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Minister Farry must intervene on University proposals which threaten compulsory redundancies
University of Ulster has told Unite that unless they can secure sufficient voluntary redundancies, they too will require compulsory redundancies Announcement of forced job losses at Queen’s makes nonsense of NI Executive promises that public sector Exit Scheme would be voluntary September 17th: Unite Regional Officer, Sean Smyth, called upon Minister Farry to take action…
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University of Ulster management must come clean on plans for redundancies and closures
Staff told plans include closure of Psychology department in Magee campus at cost of 14.5 jobs Failure to issue formal notice of consultation and engage union leaves staff to consider industrial action ballot September 10th: Unite Regional Officer, Sean Smyth, raised concerns over the lack of clarity over the scale of job losses and faculty…
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Funding Cuts will mean thousands excluded from Higher Education Opportunities
NI Executive policies targeting educational expenditure will undermine our long-term economic growth University of Ulster informs workforce of almost 200 redundancies and closure of Coleraine Modern Languages school September 2nd: Unite’s officer with responsibility for the union’s membership at the University of Ulster, Sean Smyth, has condemned the NI Executive budget which forced brutal cuts…
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Shock as Independent News & Media Ltd announce up to 89 jobs to go with closure of Royal Avenue facility
Decision to centralise production to Newry base reflects desire to lower wages bill and increase profits Union will use consultation period in attempt to save as many jobs as possible August 21st: Unite Regional Officer, Sean Smyth, has expressed his union’s shock at the sudden announcement by Independent News & Media Ltd (INM) that they…
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Strike action at United Drugs/Sangers suspended after management offer workforce backdated pay improvement
Unite recommending pay offer be endorsed by membership Further talks on improving industrial relations to recommence after the summer July 9th: Unite Regional Officer with responsibility for the union’s membership in United Drugs/Sangers, Sean Smyth, confirmed his union were suspending strike action and recommending members vote to accept a backdated pay offer from management: “Our…
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Workers at United Drug Sangers NI to take first day of strike action on Wednesday 15th July
Management pay offer rejected and strike action endorsed by large majorities Twenty-four hour stoppage likely to result in disruption of medical supplies to pharmacies and medical centres July 7th: Unite Regional Officer with responsibility for the union’s membership in United Drug Sangers, Sean Smyth; confirmed workers were to commence a first twenty-four hour stoppage on…