Tag Archives: Taryn Trainor.
UK and Ireland-wide survey confirms scale of workplace problems in Northern Ireland’s community and voluntary sector
Survey of more than 2,500 working in the sector confirms stress, low-pay, management bullying are leading to low staff morale and mental health challenges Unite Equalities Officer, Taryn Trainor, called for workers in the community and voluntary sector to join … Continue reading
Public transport remains the safest mode of transport for female passengers, but this needs to be true for workers as well
Translink management must adopt a no tolerance approach to better support staff attacked in the workplace Figures confirm Translink employees continue to be on the receiving end of verbal and physical assaults November 12th: Davy Thompson, Unite Regional Coordinating Officer … Continue reading
Welcoming referendum result, Unite says law in Northern Ireland must be revisited
Abortion is a workplace issue North and South, says union Equalities Officer May 27th: Trade union Unite has welcomed the overwhelming vote to repeal the Eighth Amendment. The union, which represents workers throughout the island of Ireland, campaigned actively for … Continue reading
Mental Health Awareness week: employers must make reasonable adjustments and accommodate those caring for people with mental health illness
Unpredictability of mental health problems leaves parents and carers needing employment flexibility at times of crisis Latest statistics show increasing numbers of children being referred to Mental Health specialists May 14th: Unite Equality Officer, Taryn Trainor, called on employers to … Continue reading
Women in Northern Ireland continue to be denied rights and protections afforded to women in all other parts of UK
Westminster must legislate to extend gender pay gap disclosure duty to employers in Northern Ireland March 8th: Speaking on International Women’s Day, Unite Regional Women’s & Equalities Officer, Taryn Trainor, called on Westminster to legislate to vindicate the rights and … Continue reading









