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Economy Minister Caoimhe Archibald to address launch of Unite ‘Extreme Weather’ demands at Stormont

Posted on June 12, 2025 by Unite the union NI

Event co-sponsored by Philip Brett MLA and Emma Sheerin MLA Economy minister Caoimhe Archibald will speak at the launch of Unite’s ‘Extreme Weather’ survey results and policy demands in Stormont next week.  The launch will also be addressed by event … Continue reading →

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

Posted on June 10, 2025 by Unite the union NI

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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Winter fuel: Stormont must ensure NI pensioners receive payments if Westminster fails to deliver 

Posted on May 22, 2025 by Unite the union NI

Unite to continue campaigning for full restoration of universal winter fuel payments Following yesterday’s statement by prime minister Keir Starmer that the government plans to increase the number of pensioners eligible for the winter fuel payment, Unite has said Stormont … Continue reading →

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Unite challenges communities minister Gordon Lyons on delay in Winter Fuel support

Posted on January 29, 2025 by Unite the union NI

Unite has challenged the assurances offered by communities minister Gordon Lyons that a winter fuel payment of £100 will be made “by the end of March”. The commitment offers little comfort to vulnerable pensioners and carers struggling to heat homes. Continue reading →

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Unite hosts a meeting at Stormont as part of campaign to restore the Winter Fuel Payment

Posted on January 20, 2025 by Unite the union NI

Unite the union will be holding a meeting at the Long Gallery in Stormont today (3.30pm) as part of its campaign to fully restore the Winter Fuel payment. This meeting will address the devastating impact of the changes to the … Continue reading →

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