Tag Archives: Sharon Graham

Retired workers to demonstrate at department for communities over winter fuel cut

Posted on February 25, 2025 by Unite the union NI

Thousands of consultation submissions to be handed over by Unite campaigners to communities minister Gordon Lyons What: Protest by winter fuel campaigners at hand over of submissions to the department for communities When: 14:00, Thursday 27 February 2025 Where: Department for communities (DfC), Causeway Exchange, 1-7 Bedford St, Belfast BT2 … Continue reading →

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Government can’t allow break-up of Spirit Aerosystems due to impact on Northern Ireland economy

Posted on February 16, 2025 by Unite the union NI

Amidst recent and increasing speculation, Spirit workforce need guarantees for their future Unite has challenged the government to intervene and secure clarity and guarantees for workers employed at Spirit Aerosystems in Northern Ireland. The call follows mounting press speculation over … Continue reading →

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Valentine’s message to Minister Burke: Show health care assistants some love!

Posted on February 13, 2025 by unitetheunion

Work permit minimum salary thresholds and family reunification rules must be reformed Unite highlights anomalies which see long-serving HCAs earning less than new entrants Migrant health care assistants (HCAs) held a protest today (Thursday) outside the Department of Enterprise, Trade … Continue reading →

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Unite challenges communities minister Gordon Lyons on delay in Winter Fuel support

Posted on January 29, 2025 by Unite the union NI

Unite has challenged the assurances offered by communities minister Gordon Lyons that a winter fuel payment of £100 will be made “by the end of March”. The commitment offers little comfort to vulnerable pensioners and carers struggling to heat homes. Continue reading →

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Storm Eowyn: Construction employers try to cheat workers out of day’s leave

Posted on January 26, 2025 by unitetheunion

Unite demands ‘extreme weather’ legislation as workers told to take unpaid day’s leave Employers accused of shifting closure cost onto workers Unite, which represents construction workers throughout Ireland, said today (Sunday) that some construction employers instructed workers to take an … Continue reading →

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