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Action needed by Belfast City council to ensure trade union recognition rights after vote to wind down Active Belfast Leisure partnership

Decision by city councillors to end partnership removes only oversight mechanism but union pledges it will not silence voice of workers or challenge to poor management practices The move to wind down ABL runs in direct opposition to the political … Continue reading

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IPPR Commission on Economic Justice report identifies key challenges for Northern Ireland’s economy

High-powered report highlights growing geographical and income gaps within UK economy Findings reinforce need for a functioning Executive to deliver a progressive and radical agenda for change September 6th: Jackie Pollock, Deputy Regional Secretary for Unite, responded to the interim … Continue reading

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Union welcomes publication of Bengoa report heralding transformation of Health & Social Care

Restructuring process must be underpinned by adequate budgets and must guarantee equality of outcome for all patients Priority given to co-production and collaborative approach involving staff is best approach to improve our Health Service October 25th: Unite Regional Officer Kevin … Continue reading

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