Tag Archives: Susan Fitzgerald
Unite Registered Childminders welcome Education Minister agreement of 100% plus uplift in financial support
Uplift on support provided has been achieved by powerful campaign fought by Registered Childminders but more is needed to secure future of vital sector Suzi Douglas, Chair of Unite Registered Childminders’ branch, welcomed yesterday’s announcement by the Education Minister Peter … Continue reading
Registered Childminders in NI left ‘out in the cold’ by the Department Of Education Covid safety precautions
NICMA and Unite Registered Childminders issue joint call for the Department Of Education to help forgotten key workers Unite Registered Childminders NI and NICMA have joined forces to fight for the equality of childminders and demand they are lifted out … Continue reading
Shipyard workers’ successful occupation remains a shining example to workers facing assault on livelihoods, pay and terms and conditions
One year ago today, Harland & Wolff workers moved to occupy their workplace to defend jobs and skills, and secure a future for the shipyard Susan Fitzgerald, Unite Regional Coordinating Officer, speaking today said that the example of Harland & … Continue reading
Unite Registered Childminders seek meeting with Education Minister Peter Weir over inadequate support payments
Department of Education’s enhanced financial package amounts to a mere £150 a month in July and August when Covid-19 restrictions impact operations Susan Fitzgerald, Unite Regional Coordinating Officer, challenged the Northern Ireland Executive on the inadequacy of supports provided to … Continue reading









