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Striking bin workers at ABC borough council demand rate rebate for affected households

Disruption to bin collection to continue as Armagh depot workforce enters fifth week of strikes over dismissal of shop steward Refuse workers employed by Armagh Banbridge and Craigavon (ABC) Borough Council are calling for a rebate to ratepayers affected by … Continue reading

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Harland & Wolff: Focus must be on securing a long-term future

July 22nd: Five years after Unite members at Harland & Wolff led the successful fight to keep the Belfast shipyard open, the union today (Monday) said that the political focus must be on securing a long-term future for the shipyard … Continue reading

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Unite win for “Murphy 4”

Long running dispute ends in vindication for dismissed Murphy workers Following a long-running battle to defend our members and reps, using Unite Leverage, Unite is delighted to announce a win for the Murphy 4. Unite can confirm that the dispute, … Continue reading

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World Menopause Day: New Unite survey highlights workplace impact of menstrual health

43% forced to take time off work due to menstruation/menopause with financial impact for 28% 60% did not feel comfortable discussing menstrual health issues; 95% would welcome workplace menstrual health policies October 18th: Unite, which represents workers throughout the Republic … Continue reading

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Further two days of strike action confirmed as dispute at Vista Therm escalates following union-busting response of management

Elected workplace rep suspended and union members at the factory have been threatened with disciplinary and legal action Union challenges Managing Director Philip Corrigan to intervene to avoid further escalation Members of Unite the union employed at Vista Therm, a … Continue reading

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