Tag: solidarity
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Unite urges large turnout at ‘Ireland For All’ solidarity march tomorrow
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 at attempts by a small but vocal number of individuals to sow division in communities…
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Niall Breslin to launch Unite Community solidarity music project for Afghan refugee children in Dungarvan on Saturday
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 outreach arm of trade union Unite, has teamed up with local Dungarvan charity Surprise, Surprise…
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Striking Belfast Taxi admin workers win support of public and solidarity of taxi drivers
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, responded to the spin of bosses at Belfast Taxis: “Today our members in Belfast Taxis…
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Belfast City Airport strike suspended after management commit to independent industrial relations audit
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 minute talks with Swissport management, Unite Regional Industrial Officer, George Brash indicated that his union…
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Strike action set to proceed at Belfast City Airport over Swissport dismissal of union rep
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 Speaking after management sent him an email inviting him to last ditch talks ahead of…
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Swissport management must engage to avert looming strike action by baggage-handlers at Belfast City Airport
Threat to lock out workers has galvanised support for strike action and solicited widespread expressions of solidarity Management must use remaining days to engage positively or seek mediation through the Labour Relations Agency October 18th: Unite Regional Industrial Officer, George Brash, has criticised the irresponsibility of Swissport management who appear intent on forcing serious disruption…