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Stormont budget failure risks strikes during school exam period
Unite calls on four education unions to stand and strike together for improved pay Unite officials and workforce reps have begun coordinating the union’s industrial response, due to the Stormont budget failing to provide anything for low paid education workers. … Continue reading
Pilgrim’s Foodmasters workforce in Enniskillen wins inflation-busting pay increase
Workers agree to accept an increase of £1.02 an hour – worth up to 9.3% for lowest paid Members of Unite the union working at Pilgrim’s Foodmasters, formerly Kerry foods, in Enniskillen have ended an industrial dispute with their employer … Continue reading
Northern Ireland public transport trade unions agree to re-enter discussions with Translink management
Joint Trade Union press release The three public transport trade unions, UNITE, GMB and SIPTU, have agreed to re-enter discussions with Translink’s management with the aim of achieving a resolution to the ongoing pay dispute over the 2023-24 pay offer. … Continue reading
Inadequate pay offer by Translink rejected by public transport unions
Strike action starting 27 February remains in place The three frontline passenger transport unions Unite, GMB and SIPTU have rejected an inadequate pay offer made by Translink yesterday (Thursday 22 February). The offer was tabled by Translink in pay talks … Continue reading
Strike action at Newtownards factory to severely impact Lakeland dairies profits
Workers determined to defend £1 pay an hour differential between skilled grades and bare legal minimum Strike will bring production to a standstill Unite the union members working at LE Pritchitt & Co Ltd, a wholly owned subsidiary of Lakeland … Continue reading