Tag Archives: Unite NI

New look Unite the Union Champions Cup to be played in 2021

Posted on November 20, 2020 by

November 20th: The Football Association of Ireland and the Irish Football Association have announced an expanded Unite the Union Champions Cup format for 2021, after the COVID-19 pandemic forced the postponement of the 2020 tournament. The new format will see … Continue reading →

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Workers vote overwhelmingly for industrial action to defend pay and conditions in Newry, Mourne and Down

Posted on November 13, 2020 by

Unions call for council management to address workers’ grievances and avoid unnecessary and serious disruption to vital council services including cleansing and bin collections UNITE, GMB, NIPSA and SIPTU to agree plan for escalation and potential strike dates on Tuesday … Continue reading →

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77 AVX job loss announcement in Coleraine is a devastating blow to workers and the Northwest economy

Posted on September 2, 2020 by

Threat to one third of workforce at automotive parts manufacturer as Covid pandemic downturn reduces demand Liam Gallagher, Unite Regional Officer for workers at AVX expressed his dismay after the company provided his union with a HR1 notification for 77 … Continue reading →

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Cranswick: latest Covid-19 cluster highlights ongoing failure to address issues in meat sector

Posted on August 20, 2020 by

Unite urgently seeking clarification and assurances from management “If workers are not safe, nobody is safe” August 20th:  Unite, which has members working at the Cranswick meat processing plant in Cullybackey, which has shut down following a Covid-19 cluster, is … Continue reading →

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Bombardier: Latest job losses highlight need for NI rescue strategy

Posted on August 18, 2020 by

Unite warns that further drop in output and household spending will impede post-Covid recovery Regional Secretary Jackie Pollock says union will not tolerate “stealth shedding” of jobs August 18th:  Unite has said that the news that Bombardier is looking to … Continue reading →

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