National delegates debate a raft of motions on the risks posed by the Brexit negotiations
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National delegates debate a raft of motions on the risks posed by the Brexit negotiations
The article ‘Our Brexit brings the country together’, UNISON members told first appeared on the…Read more…
Responding to the Supreme Court ruling today (Wednesday) concerning Denise Brewster’s successful claim to her partner’s pension, UNISON general secretary Dave Prentis said: “Today’s judgement is good…Read more…
The UK Supreme Court judgement has finally clarified the key role of parliament in triggering Article 50. That judgement reinforced the centrality of elected politicians to decisions that will shape the future of the UK, as opposed to the Prime Ministe…Read more…
“Coming from Northern Ireland I know only too well the impact of division. I stand for a united Union that serves all its members in the workplace and fights the detrimental policies of austerity and privatisation of our public services”.
Margaret McK…Read more…
Worried about heating costs this winter? Looks like it will be worse for pensioners in Northern Ireland – the UK’s only region where older persons are unable to access the £140 discount towards home…Read more…
Paddy Cunningham, a rail signal-box worker, fell seriously ill and, like any of us would, he took time off from work. He eventually recovered and was eager to return to the job. But his…Read more…
Employers in Northern Ireland have been instructed by the department of communities to act as benefit debt collectors with the power to deduct up to 40 per cent of people’s net earnings, Unite has…Read more…
Women in prisons, suicide and domestic violence. Just a few of the issues Margaret McKee works on
The article A life less ordinary first appeared on the UNISON National site.Read more…
Closures of care homes increasing as private firms run into trouble
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Eastern convenor Darren Barber and vice president Margaret McKee honoured at annual congress
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The NHS is continually criticised by its government regulator for being in the red – but it’s the beleaguered services that really matter
The article A matter of life and death first appeared on the…Read more…
As the UK wonders what happens next in a post-Brexit world, UNISON is acting now
The article Finding a way through Brexit first appeared on the UNISON National site.Read more…
Heavy manufacturing equipment firm Caterpillar announced another raft of job losses yesterday (September 1), a move which Unite has condemned, calling it another blow to Northern Ireland’s…Read more…
Key issues will feature in debate and congress will recognise the work of activists Darren Barber and Margaret McKee
The article UNISON prepares to make its mark at TUC Congress first appeared on…Read more…
Unite has slammed manufacturing firm Wrightbus’ recruitment freeze as the latest blow to Ballymena and Northern Ireland’s manufacturing sector. The bus builders are well known for…Read more…
NI Executive must take control of funding provided for higher education to ensure working-class children are not excluded, Unite has argued. Sean Smyth, Unite regional officer with…Read more…
Union calls off strike ballot, for now, after health minister halts damaging move to monthly payments for health workers
The article UNISON Northern Ireland wins battle over salary payments first…Read more…
Statement from UNISON Northern Ireland head of bargaining and representation Anne Speed
The article Health staff pay increase in Northern Ireland first appeared on the UNISON National site.Read more…
UNISON welcomes good decision by Belfast Trust to maintain mental health and learning disability day centres
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Union condemns denial of right to negotiate
The article Belfast Trust to impose change from weekly to monthly pay on low-paid workers first appeared on the UNISON site.Read more…