Tag: Simon Hall
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Northern Ireland pubs could run dry in Drinks Inc pay dispute
Strike at Northern Ireland’s largest drinks distributor will halt all deliveries to bars, restaurants and off licenses Unite is opening a strike ballot of its members working in for Drinks Inc (Musgrave Distribution Ltd). The strike ballot opens Tuesday, 17 March and closes Tuesday, 31 March with industrial action possible by mid-April. The pay dispute…
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Dale Farm farmers warned of risks from milk outsourcing plans
Any move to de-recognise Unite will result in strike ballot of drivers at outsourced companies Unite has warned Dale Farm of potential industrial action should plans to outsource milk collection threaten union rights. Unite represents around 60 farm collection tanker drivers at the company. Dale Farm management intends to expand outsourcing of milk collection from…
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Industrial action at Dale Farm could lead to milk shortages
Drivers and engineers vote overwhelmingly for industrial action Unite warns strike will impact milk collection and multiple Dale Farm sites in Northern Ireland Trade union Unite has announced strike action at dairy producer Dale Farm group beginning on Wednesday 20 August. Engineers and drivers at multiple Dale Farm production sites will participate in the initial three…