Tag Archives: Unite NI

Robinson Centre workers left without an employer after botched RPA transfer

Posted on April 8, 2015 by unitetheunion

Ten workers receive P45s from X-force but are not transferred to Greenwich Leisure Ltd Union has placed all its members at the Robinson Centre on Asbestos register April 4: Unite’s Regional Officer with responsibility for local authority workers, Davy Edmont, … Continue reading →

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Devastating cuts to Roads Service maintenance budget will compromise Road Safety

Posted on March 30, 2015 by unitetheunion

Reduction proposed to inspections regime, range of potholes patched and materials budget  Unite is consulting workers on response to management proposals March 30: Unite’s Regional Officer with responsibility for employees at the Roads Service, Gareth Scott has warned about the … Continue reading →

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Rally for Daisy Hill Stroke Department shows huge public support

Posted on March 30, 2015 by unitetheunion

Time for parties to ‘serve the community’ and stop jostling for self-promotion March 30: Local chair of the Unite in the Community branch, Martin McKeown, welcomed the massive demonstration of support for the Stroke Department but urged all parties to … Continue reading →

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Call for Minister to rethink Translink’s sham consultation process

Posted on March 26, 2015 by unitetheunion

Consultation sessions offer no opportunity for public to voice concerns over bus service reductions Unite consulting on further dates of strike action ahead of May election March 26: Unite Regional Officer with responsibility for the public transport provider Translink, Davy … Continue reading →

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Workers and communities demand investment not cuts – Stormont must listen

Posted on March 13, 2015 by unitetheunion

Trade unions opposed to race-to-the-bottom competition for tax haven status Jimmy Kelly says fight to defend public services is ‘Fight of our Lifetimes’ March 13th: You cannot grow the economy by decimating public services.  That was the strong message sent … Continue reading →

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