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Protest at Department for Communities, Belfast tomorrow as part of Unite’s national day of action against Universal Credit

Posted on November 30, 2018 by Unite the union NI

Campaigners to gather outside Department for Communities building on Bedford Street, Belfast Albert Hewitt explained why his union’s community members will be protesting against Universal Credit outside the Department for Communities buildings in Belfast tomorrow at 2pm: “While Universal Credit has … Continue reading →

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Direct Earnings Attachments threaten to push low-pay workers out of legal employment

Posted on November 10, 2016 by Unite the union NI

Department for Communities places responsibility on Employers for debt collection relating to social security overpayments Impact on low income households likely severe as guidance allows repayments to 40% of net earnings November 10th: Unite Community Coordinator, Albert Hewitt, expressed his … Continue reading →