Tag Archives: Unite NI

Portaferry to Strangford ferry workers call for action, including the conduct of an independent risk assessment, to address their health and safety concerns

Posted on August 18, 2021 by Unite the union NI

Department for Infrastructure inaction on workforce fears over exhaust fumes on the Strangford II leaves crew constantly worried about their health and that of Ferry users, including school children Minister’s promise to install Diesel Particulate Filters branded ‘too little, far … Continue reading →

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Survitec workers at Dunmurry to ballot for strike action

Posted on August 5, 2021 by Unite the union NI

Ballot follows management refusal to move on pay claim August 5th: Unite Regional Officer Neil Moore today (Thursday) confirmed that Survitec workers in Dunmurry are being balloted on strike action.  The ballot, which starts tomorrow (Friday) and will conclude on August … Continue reading →

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Workforce welcomes decision by Ards and North Down Borough Council to end outsourcing of leisure services 

Posted on August 5, 2021 by Unite the union NI

Bangor Aurora Aquatic and Leisure complex; Bangor Sportsplex; Queen’s Leisure Complex, Holywood; and sports grounds and sports development services in northern part of borough will return to full council management and control as of 31st March 2023. Decision to end outsourcing … Continue reading →

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DfI Roads workers at Woodburn depot to strike over inaction on management bullying

Posted on July 21, 2021 by Unite the union NI

After 90.9 percent strike vote, workforce pickets to be deployed at Woodburn DfI Roads in Derry/Londonderry during twenty-four strike, which starts midnight on Thursday, July 22rd Road Service workers’ union Unite warns first twenty-four hour stoppage at Woodburn likely to escalate … Continue reading →

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Unite workforce vote overwhelmingly for strike ballot at Balcas over chocolate bar insult for working through Covid lockdown

Posted on July 18, 2021 by Unite the union NI

Two mass workplace meetings at Enniskillen timber mill vote to initiate strike ballot for proper recognition of Covid lockdown effort Management claims that Covid recognition payment is included in a two and a half-year old pay deal are completely rejected … Continue reading →

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