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Warning of empty shelves at Tescos across Northern Ireland after ‘offensive’ four percent pay offer sparks UK-wide strike ballot

Posted on October 28, 2021 by Unite the union NI

Unite to ballot lorry drivers and warehouse workers at Tesco Belfast distribution centre on strike action Union is balloting 3,500 Tesco lorry driver and warehouse workers on strike action at the Belfast, Didcot, Doncaster and Thurrock regional distribution centres. The decision to ballot follows rejection of … Continue reading →

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Workers at Newry, Mourne and Down District Council set first day of strike action for Thursday 3rd December

Posted on November 20, 2020 by Unite the union NI

All four staff trade unions, Unite, GMB, NIPSA and SIPTU, agree first twenty-four hour action to defend pay and conditions In a joint trade union side statement, workforce representatives laid the blame for the ‘regrettable’ industrial dispute at the feet … Continue reading →

Posted in Campaign for Decent Pay, Northern Ireland news, Press Releases | Tagged GMB, Industrial disputes, Kieran Ellison, Newry Mourne and Down, Newry Mourne Down District Council, NIPSA, SIPTU, strike ballot, Unite | Leave a comment

Trade unions proceed with industrial action ballot over council bosses £2,500 pay attack at Newry, Mourne and Down

Posted on October 25, 2020 by Unite the union NI

Unions left no alternative but proceed to ballot after management attempts to resolve longstanding legacy council workforce differences by attacking pay and T&Cs Council workers encouraged to participate in the ballot and send the strongest possible message to management that … Continue reading →

Posted in Northern Ireland news, Press Releases, Public Services | Tagged GMB, Newry Mourne and Down, NIPSA, pay attack, pay harmonisation, SIPTU, strike ballot, Unite | 1 Comment

Unprecedented and robust vote for strike action at Glen Dimplex, Craigavon as workforce demands a Living Wage

Posted on October 11, 2018 by Unite the union NI

Following 86% vote for industrial action, Unite official to meet with workforce reps to discuss strike action Management at a company which made €38 million profit last year have no excuse but to address in-work poverty Announcing the results … Continue reading →