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Workers to protest Queens café closures by Clements

What: Emergency protest called by Unite Hospitality workers When: Wednesday 29 April, 17:30 Where: Lanyon Gates, Queens University Belfast. Clements is proposing closing its four café outlets at Queens University Belfast with the loss of over 30 jobs. Unite which … Continue reading

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IWMD: Government must move on Extreme Weather protections

In a statement issued to mark International Workers’ Memorial Day (IWMD), trade union Unite called on the government to introduce new protections for workers during and after extreme weather events. Earlier this year, Unite launched a new policy toolkit, In … Continue reading

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Unite members in Danone savour inflation-beating pay increase

Union delivers nearly nine per cent pay increase over two years plus benefits Unite members working for Danone Nutricia in Wexford have voted overwhelmingly to accept a two year pay deal which will see pay rise by nearly nine per … Continue reading

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Economy minister must intervene to prevent job cut threats and provide funding for University of Ulster

Management plans for 450 redundancies is a huge and unexpected blow to staff and the wider regional economy Unite has blasted the scale of job cuts announced by management at the University of Ulster. The union represents more than 300 … Continue reading

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Northern Ireland minister’s unfunded fare freeze creates service cuts fears

Minister Liz Kimmins’ continued squeeze creating mounting skills shortage – impacting the most vulnerable in society Unite has challenged Infrastructure minister Liz Kimmins on her failure to properly fund public transport services. Following the announcement that bus and rail fares … Continue reading

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