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Vital that the Stormont Executive prioritises public transport workers for Covid-19 vaccine rollout
Jan 20 2021, 16:23 UNITE
Unite the union deputy Regional Secretary Davy Thompson urged action by the Northern Ireland Executive to prioritise frontline workers in public transport for the rollout of vaccination against Covid-19. “Unite represents the overwhelming majority of bus and rail workers in … Continue reading →- Public sector agreement: Unite representatives issue no recommendation prior to balloting UNITE Online meeting also hears demands for FEMPI to be scrapped January 20th: Unite public sector representatives met online last night to discuss the proposed public sector agreement, Building Momentum.The meeting decided not to issue a recommendation prior to putting the … Continue reading …
- COVID-19 and Your Rights as a Worker – UPDATED 15 January UNITE Frequently Asked Questions – UPDATED 15 January 2021 The COVID-19 (Coronavirus) situation continues to evolve and Unite will continue updating our advice as dictated by circumstances. Most recently, the Level 5 measures announced on 24 December 2020, followed by the … Continue reading …
- Monaghan Mushrooms must immediately introduce lateral flow testing and provide fully-paid sick leave to self-isolating workers at its Benburb site UNITE Workers have told Unite of an extensive Covid-19 outbreak at Monaghan Mushrooms production site in Battleford Road, Benburb If outbreak affecting majority of workforce is confirmed, site must be shut for a deep-cleanse pending safe return with testing and full … Continue reading →
- Industrial action at Newry, Mourne and Down District Council suspended after management proposal tabled UNITE Joint Communication on behalf of the Management (MS) and Trade Union Sides Following a period of intense negotiations between Management and the recognised Trade Unions within Newry Mourne and Down District Council, a proposal has been tabled that has facilitated … Continue reading →
- Joint Statement by HSC trade unions on developments on rollout of vaccination programme UNITE Our members working across Health and Social Care are under intense pressure as Covid cases continue to rise alarmingly. Large numbers of workers continue to have to self-isolate as close contacts or being symptomatic Covid-19. In such a stressful environment … Continue reading →
- Industrial action escalates at Newry, Mourne and Down District Council as mediated talks collapse after management refuse trade union proposal to end dispute UNITE All four staff trade unions, Unite, GMB, NIPSA and SIPTU, warn work-to-rule will result in severe disruption to services hugely dependent on overtime and staff goodwill Councillors vote to back proposal by independent members for trade unions representatives to appear … Continue reading …
- Moy Park bosses must test entire workforce at Randalstown feed mill after latest Covid outbreak UNITE Unite warns that virus outbreak has potential to impact feed supply to millions of chickens across Northern Ireland Sean McKeever, Unite Regional Officer warned management at Moy Park that they had to move swiftly to ensure testing of all fifty … Continue reading →
- Queens University Students Union workers celebrate major win as management u-turn delivers 100 percent furlough, backdated to November UNITE Unite signs agreement with University authorities after Students Union workers vote overwhelmingly to accept offer Welcoming the success of his union’s members, Unite hospitality organiser Neil Moore, said: “This is a huge result for our members who were employed as … Continue …