Tag Archives: Sharon Graham

Response failures highlights need to end NI ambulance staffing crisis

Paramedics are almost into third year of industrial action over unacceptable working conditions Unite has released responses to a freedom of information (FoI) request on staffing shortfalls and the resulting failure to meet targets for ambulance response times. The figures … Continue reading

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Ambulance dispute: Unions secure reversal of outsourcing proposals

Unite, which represents workers in the National Ambulance Service (NAS), today (Monday) said that, following engagement last week, management has now agreed not to proceed with the proposed outsourcing of inter-hospital ambulance transfers to a private provider.  Unite general secretary … Continue reading

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Workers set to strike at Collins Aerospace, Kilkeel

Unite members at Collins Aerospace in Kilkeel, County Down a leading manufacturer of aircraft interiors and seating will commence a first one day strike from midnight on Friday 26 September. Workers at the site are seeking a cost-of-living pay increase … Continue reading

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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 … Continue reading

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Minister must end unsafe staffing at NI ambulance control centre, Unite

Three workers left to answer 999 calls from across the entire region, reporting up to 82 calls on hold Unite is warning the staffing crisis in Northern Ireland’s ambulance service is pushing workers beyond breaking point. Members working at the … Continue reading

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