Tag Archives: Unite NI
Workers at United Drug Sangers NI to take first day of strike action on Wednesday 15th July
Management pay offer rejected and strike action endorsed by large majorities Twenty-four hour stoppage likely to result in disruption of medical supplies to pharmacies and medical centres July 7th: Unite Regional Officer with responsibility for the union’s membership in United … Continue reading
Jimmy Kelly welcomes signals that NI Executive is unlikely to lower corporation tax
Race-to-the-bottom competition for tax haven status will not deliver Parties need to adopt a proactive approach to growing a productive, balanced economy Ireland Secretary for Unite, Jimmy Kelly, welcomed comments by DFP Minister Arlene Foster signalling that the NI Executive … Continue reading
JBS acquisition of Moy Park from Marfrig must ensure job security and reward Northern Ireland workforce
Union will seek ‘loyalty bonus’ payment for workers as part of transfer June 23rd: Unite’s Regional Officer, Sean McKeever, who has responsibility for more than three thousand workers in Moy Park in Northern Ireland confirmed his union was seeking an … Continue reading
University of Ulster announcement is latest blow to education and skills base
NI Executive parties must choose to invest in skills and education to secure long-term economic future Reducing places at local Universities further reduces access for working-class children June 18th: Unite Regional Coordinating Officer, Davy Thompson, expressed his union’s concerns over … Continue reading
Concern as Caterpillar (FG Wilson) informs workers of further job losses
Latest blow to sector adds weight to calls for Manufacturing Strategy Unite awaits a date for meeting with DETI Minister on response June 10th: Responding to information that Caterpillar (formerly FG Wilson) plans a further jobs cull within their workforce, … Continue reading









