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Unite joins with Translink and Women’s Aid in launching the White Ribbon campaign to end violence to women

Translink staff in Ulsterbus, Metro and NI Rail will wear white ribbons for sixteen days Campaign to be launched at Metro Station, Queen Street, Belfast tomorrow (Wednesday, 25th November) at 11.30am Unite Equality Officer, Taryn Trainor, welcomed the strength of … Continue reading

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Women have borne brunt of austerity, Unite women’s conference told

Minimalist Minimum Wage increases North and South inadequate response to in-work poverty Strategies need to make Ireland a Living Wage island October 2nd: Unite’s Regional Women’s Conference is being held today. Issues of concern to working women in both the … Continue reading

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Right to choose is a trade union issue says Unite

“Cash in your pocket must not determine access to medical treatment” September 26th: Unite members will be taking part in today’s Fourth Annual March for Choice. Unite is a member of the Trade Union Campaign to Repeal the Eighth Amendment, … Continue reading

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Unite’s industrial and community branches in Newry come together to support Newry Pride Festival

Vibrant festival shows that celebrating diversity and fostering equality can be fun and inclusive to everyone in the community  Union branches sponsor event, host merchandise stall and conduct LGBT survey  August 22nd: Speaking ahead of the parade, Unites Equality Officer, … Continue reading

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Unite: Recovery bypassing women as cuts continue

Lone parents and rape victims latest casualties of ‘gendered austerity’ Cuts highlight need for equality budgeting June 18th: Trade union Unite today said that the cuts to lone parents’ payments and to funding for the Rape Crisis Network are just … Continue reading

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