Tag Archives: Unite NI
Dept of Health running out of time to save Registered Childminders sector
As Unite seeks emergency meeting, survey confirms nearly 70% of childminders considering leaving sector November 24th: Unite the union has written to the head of the Family Policy Unit in the Department of Health to request that they lift restrictions … Continue reading
Final day of Unite’s Irish Policy Conference hears motions covering equalities, organising and industrial areas
On the second day of Unite’s Sixth Irish Policy Conference in Malahide, delegates debated a range of motions covering equalities, organising and industrial areas, as well as the public sector. Speakers also addressed motions on political and social action. Introducing … Continue reading
Unite Irish Policy Conference 2022: Cost of living crisis and workers’ rights dominate first day of conference
The first day of Unite’s Sixth Irish Policy Conference in Malahide today (Monday) was dominated by motions on workers’ rights and energy costs. Patricia King says cost of living crisis needs be to challenged head-on The Conference started with an … Continue reading
Simultaneous strikes to hit Foyle port complex tomorrow
Workers at Burke Shipping Services and Foyle Port demanding pay increase Essential workers kept goods moving during pandemic Unite members at Burke Shipping Services and Foyle Port will be taking strike action tomorrow (Monday) in pursuit of pay increases. It will … Continue reading
Burke Shipping Services workers striking today
Low-paid essential workers seek pay parity with rest of sector Unite members working for Burke Shipping Services are taking strike action today (Friday) in pursuit of a pay increase to bring them into line with comparable workers in the sector. Workers … Continue reading