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Brendan Ogle: Trade unionscannotallow lowest-paid workers to be abandoned
Sep 23 2020, 10:17 UNITE
UnitewelcomesCongress decision to withdraw from Low Pay Commission September 23rd: Unite’s Senor Officer in the Republic of Ireland, Brendan Ogle, has today (Wednesday) welcomed the decision by the Irish Congress of Trade Unions to withdraw from the Low Pay Commission … Continue reading →- Unite Road Transport and Commercial drivers condemn irresponsible actions of driver allowing children to drive an articulated vehicle on a Northern Ireland motorway UNITE Davy McCord, Chair of Unite’s Road Transport, Commercial, Warehouse and Logistics regional industrial committee condemned recent reckless and sickening abuse of children forced to drive an articulated vehicle which was caught on video. “Recent videos appearing on the news and … …
- Unite the union, First Minister and deputy First Minister, along with First Ministers of Scotland and Wales, issue joint call for ‘urgent intervention’ by Prime Minister Johnson to save aerospace jobs and skills UNITE Devolved authorities and unions issue joint demand for creation of a UK Aerospace Taskforce Jackie Pollock Regional Secretary of Unite was signatory to a letter involving the leaders of the Scottish, Welsh and Northern Ireland devolved authorities to Prime Minister, … Continue reading →
- Mechanical workers secure agreement with employers following threat of industrial action UNITE Agreement also sends signal to non-mechanical employers September 18th: Unite, which represents mechanical workers throughout Ireland, today (Friday) said that unions have secured an agreement with employers in the MEBSCA section of the CIF which will ensure payment of agreed … Continue …
- Unite Registered Childminders welcome Education Minister agreement of 100% plus uplift in financial support UNITE Uplift on support provided has been achieved by powerful campaign fought by Registered Childminders but more is needed to secure future of vital sector Suzi Douglas, Chair of Unite Registered Childminders’ branch, welcomed yesterday’s announcement by the Education Minister Peter … …
- MEBSCA employers issued with notice of industrial action UNITE Employers deemed in breach of collective agreement September 15th: During a meeting today (Tuesday) between mechanical employers represented by MEBSCA-CIF and the MEBSCA unions Unite and Connect, at which employers refused to commit to paying the 2.7 % pay increase … Continue reading →
- Translink proposals for 54 compulsory redundancies points to urgent need for increased funding of public transport UNITE Unite will seek to use consultation period to fight for every job, ensure retention of all rural routes and those servicing deprived urban communities Westminster needs to get real on sector-specific supports for Northern Ireland’s economy Unite Deputy Regional Secretary … Continue …
- Unite construction members vote overwhelmingly for action if employers attack terms and conditions UNITE Protective ballots follow High Court decision to strike down SEOs Employers warned to pay agreed increases or face industrial action September 15th: Unite, which represents construction workers throughout Ireland, has announced that members have voted almost overwhelmingly to take industrial …
- 77 AVX job loss announcement in Coleraine is a devastating blow to workers and the Northwest economy UNITE Threat to one third of workforce at automotive parts manufacturer as Covid pandemic downturn reduces demand Liam Gallagher, Unite Regional Officer for workers at AVX expressed his dismay after the company provided his union with a HR1 notification for 77 … Continue reading →