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Latest statistics confirm workers’ pay in Northern Ireland falling behind both inflation and increase across rest of UK

The latest monthly statistics released by the Northern Ireland Statistics and Research Agency (NISRA) confirm that while overall pay for workers in the region has risen, it has fallen behind the rising cost of living, and the increases elsewhere in … Continue reading

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Cabin crew have lift-off with Norwegian Air recognition deal

Cabin crew have lift-off with Norwegian Air recognition deal, agreement proves decent jobs no bar to competitiveness December 20th: Unite the union and Norwegian Air have signed a recognition agreement covering cabin crew based in Dublin.  Unite currently represents the … Continue reading

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There’s a reason why neo-liberals have anti-trade-union positions

Unite Trade Union will produce a political blog/commentary on Thursdays (generally) which will be published on our social media and related platforms in the Republic of Ireland and can be emailed to you on application. In the neoliberal era Unite … Continue reading

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Strike action set to proceed at Belfast City Airport over Swissport dismissal of union rep

First two hours strike action by baggage handlers and ground staff will commence at 2.15pm tomorrow [Monday October 23rd]   Last minutes talks offered by Swissport management for 10am [on Monday October 23rd] must address staff concerns to avert action … Continue reading

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Unite launch Belfast Left Book Club at Jimmy Brown Memorial Lecture event

Author Neil Faulkner to speak on relevance of Russian Revolution 100 years on Event part of wider Belfast May Day weekend programme to be hosted at Unite Regional Office in Belfast today (Friday April 28th) at 2pm, April 28th: Unite … Continue reading

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