Tag Archives: Sean Smyth

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 … Continue reading

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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 … Continue reading

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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 … Continue reading

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Unite suspends strike action in EM News Distribution following pay increase offer

Strike suspended to allow union membership to consider 2.75 per cent pay increase June 3rd: Unite negotiators have suspended strike action following management offering a significantly improved pay offer in negotiations at the Labour Relations Agency. The five-hour strike action … Continue reading

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Unite to enter negotiations at Labour Relations Agency to avoid strike at EM News Distribution

Strike action endorsed by 93% of workers in ballot with 91% turnout Industrial action likely to result in disruption to distribution of UK newspapers and magazines June 2nd: Unite members at EM News Distribution are set to commence strike action … Continue reading

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