Tag Archives: Sharon Graham

Strikes at Tata Steel as Northern Ireland workers seek pay decency

HGV drivers, crane operators employed by Tata steel at its Lisburn site only paid minimum wage  Workers employed by Tata Steel will commence an initial 48-hour strike at 08:00 tomorrow [Wednesday 18 June]. The industrial action follows a 100 per cent ballot … Continue reading

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Stormont must ensure health and safety legislation keeps pace with reality of climate change

Unite launches ‘extreme weather’ policy demands Trade union Unite launched its Workers in the Eye of the Storm report in Stormont’s Long Gallery this afternoon (Monday 16 June). The report details the results of a survey of Unite members on … Continue reading

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Unite welcomes restoration of winter fuel payment by Stormont Executive

Unite has welcomed this afternoon’s announcement by communities minister Gordon Lyons that the winter fuel payment will be restored as a clear win for pensioners. The announcement will mean that the Northern Ireland Executive will restore the payment in line … Continue reading

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Stormont must immediately extend Labour’s winter fuel U-turn to pensioners in Northern Ireland

Responding to the UK government’s decision to partially reverse the cut in winter fuel payments, Unite general secretary Sharon Graham said:  “Commonsense has finally prevailed as the winter fuel cut is reversed for most pensioners in England and Wales. We … Continue reading

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New data exposes shortfalls in night-time ambulance and rapid response cover

Unite demands 45-minute maximum ambulance waiting times outside emergency departments to reduce pressures on service Unite has released data revealing the crisis in night-time shift cover in Northern Ireland’s Ambulance Service (NIAS). The figures cover a 30 day period from … Continue reading

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