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Unite urges large turnout at ‘Ireland For All’ solidarity march tomorrow

Posted on February 17, 2023 by unitetheunion

17 February: Unite, which represents workers throughout the economy, is supporting the “Ireland For All’ solidarity march being organised tomorrow (Saturday 18 February).  Speaking ahead of the event, the union’s Regional Secretary, Jackie Pollock, said that many members were concerned … Continue reading →

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Niall Breslin to launch Unite Community solidarity music project for Afghan refugee children in Dungarvan on Saturday

Posted on June 30, 2022 by unitetheunion

When: Saturday 2 July at 12.15 pm Where: Dungarvan United Soccer Club, 1 Kilrush Park, Dungarvan What: Niall Breslin will launch a music education project for refugee children being organised by Unite Community with the support of Surprise, Surprise Unite Community, the community … Continue reading →

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Striking Belfast Taxi admin workers win support of public and solidarity of taxi drivers

Posted on March 14, 2018 by Unite the union NI

All but five of the 160 taxi drivers refuse to cross striking workers’ picket line Belfast Taxis must address fact that some of their lowest paid workers haven’t receive pay increase in years March 14th: Unite Regional Officer, Sean Smyth, … Continue reading →

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Belfast City Airport strike suspended after management commit to independent industrial relations audit

Posted on October 23, 2017 by Unite the union NI

Unite the union agree to suspend planned strike action of their baggage-handlers working for Swissport for two weeks pending outcome of review  Management commit to independent audit of industrial relations and to review human resource processes  Speaking after leaving last … Continue reading →

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Strike action set to proceed at Belfast City Airport over Swissport dismissal of union rep

Posted on October 22, 2017 by Unite the union NI

First two hours strike action by baggage handlers and ground staff will commence at 2.15pm tomorrow [Monday October 23rd]   Last minutes talks offered by Swissport management for 10am [on Monday October 23rd] must address staff concerns to avert action … Continue reading →

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