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NI Assembly vote against Manufacturing Strategy is unnecessary ‘own goal’ that casts shadow over efforts to grow vital sector

Posted on June 6, 2016 by unitetheunion

Vote to subsume Manufacturing as only a component of wider Economic Strategy is a missed opportunity to transition to a high-value added economy Lack of stand-alone strategy risks continued inaction in face of challenges and possible job losses June 6th: … Continue reading →

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Outgoing NIC-ICTU chair challenges policy of ‘blood sacrifice’ of 20,000 public sector workers to pay for lowering corporation tax

Posted on April 12, 2016 by unitetheunion

Warns Stormont that it cannot turn the Trade Union movement on and off when there are difficulties with the Peace Process Trade union movement must apply methods of yesterday, in conditions of today, for a better tomorrow April 12th: Jackie … Continue reading →

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Unite community activists protest devastating impact of Tory austerity cuts

Posted on November 27, 2015 by unitetheunion

Changes to social welfare provision will mean most vulnerable face devastating income cuts Lowering corporation taxes will mean hundreds of millions in deeper cuts to public services November 27th: Speaking ahead of planned protests by Unite community branches outside DUP … Continue reading →

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Northern Ireland healthcare workers protest for parity with UK pay

Posted on November 4, 2015 by unitetheunion

Unite protest at steps of Stormont supported by all healthcare unions November 4th: Northern Ireland healthcare workers protest for parity with UK pay Unite protest at steps of Stormont supported by all healthcare unions Unite Regional Officer, Kevin McAdam, called on … Continue reading →

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Healthcare staff to protest at Stormont against cuts to NHS and for one per cent pay increase

Posted on November 2, 2015 by unitetheunion

Unite confirms all healthcare unions will join its protest on Wednesday November 4th, 12.30pm at the steps to Stormont Unite proceeding to a consultative ballot of members over further strike action November 2nd: Unite Regional Officer, Kevin McAdam, called on … Continue reading →

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