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Schlumberger announce plans to close Newtownabbey site with loss of more than 220 jobs

Posted on October 26, 2017 by Unite the union NI

Concern that closure proposal is an unjustified attempt to lower costs at workers’ expense Unite will seek explanation why Northern Ireland site will be closed as opposed to other locations October 26th: Susan Fitzgerald, Unite Regional Industrial Officer, reacted to … Continue reading →

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SIPTU and Unite to ballot staff at Waterfront and Ulster Halls for strike action

Posted on October 19, 2017 by Unite the union NI

Belfast City Council owned ‘arms-length’ body fails to honour commitment to workforce Outsourced management seek to create two-tier workforce introducing poverty pay and attacking terms & conditions  October 19th: Speaking together for their respective unions, Niall McNally, SIPTU Organiser; and … Continue reading →

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Health Department reversal on £70 million Health Trust cuts is a victory for those who care about our NHS

Posted on October 11, 2017 by Unite the union NI

Department’s latest climb-down was won by a powerful coalition of trade unions and communities standing together Health Department leadership must now initiate a grown-up dialogue about reshaping services based on genuine partnership not sham consultation October 11th: Kevin McAdam, Regional … Continue reading →

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Unite suspends planned strike action and protests following CIF decision to enter WRC discussions

Posted on September 6, 2017 by Unite the union NI

CIF accept need for ongoing dispute to be advanced through Workplace Relations Commission and Labour Court, where necessary September 6th: Trade union Unite, which represents over 90% of crane operators in Ireland, today (Wednesday) suspended strike action and protests scheduled … Continue reading →

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Waste collection workers at Antrim & Newtownabbey Borough Council to leaflet households over outsourcing

Posted on September 6, 2017 by Unite the union NI

Unite, GMB and NIPSA unions join together to warn outsourcing will diminish bin collection service and threatens bin charges Outsourcing a false economy – meaning lower pay, poorer health & safety and less reponsibility Speaking on behalf of the three … Continue reading →

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