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Sodexo Workers Win In Full After 50 Days On Strike
People Before Profit MLA Gerry Carroll congratulates Sodexo workers at Erskine House after they won all their demands following more than 50 days of strike action, including restored hours and back pay for lost hours.
Economy and employment Issue: Sodexo strike at Erskine House ends with workers' demands met Original release: Sodexo Workers Win In Full After 50 Days On Strike (opens in a new tab)Archived copy, Internet Archive capture of 8 November 2026 (opens in a new tab)
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Green Party Councillor Shares Breast Cancer Diagnosis to Raise Awareness and Urge Early Detection
Green Party Councillor Lauren Kendall shares her breast cancer diagnosis to raise awareness of symptoms and urge women to seek prompt GP advice. She also says she waited six weeks for imaging and over 80 days for a treatment plan, and calls for more open conversations about breast health.
Health Issue: Councillor Lauren Kendall's breast cancer diagnosis Original release: Green Party Councillor Shares Breast Cancer Diagnosis to Raise Awareness and Urge Early Detection (opens in a new tab)
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Seagate Campaign Victory Sets A Powerful Example For Workers Across Ireland
People Before Profit Councillor Shaun Harkin congratulates Seagate workers in Derry on a second successful vote for Unite union representation, which he says sets an example for workers across Ireland. He says unions are leading the fight on low pay and public services as Stormont falls short on…
Economy and employment Original release: Seagate Campaign Victory Sets A Powerful Example For Workers Across Ireland (opens in a new tab)
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Harkin: International Workers Memorial Day
People Before Profit Cllr Shaun Harkin marks International Workers Memorial Day, citing health workers, journalists and aid workers killed in Gaza and blaming the Israeli government and US and British governments. He also calls for stronger trade union representation and criticises the Stormont…
Economy and employment International affairs Issue: International Workers Memorial Day 2024 Original release: Harkin: International Workers Memorial Day (opens in a new tab)
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Interface Strike Wins 15.2%
People Before Profit reports on the Unite-led all-out strike at Interface in Craigavon, which it says won a 15.25% pay increase in early July, crediting a fighting union, community support and workplace organisation.
Economy and employment Issue: Interface Craigavon all-out strike 15.25% pay settlement Original release: Interface Strike Wins 15.2% (opens in a new tab)
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Council Workers’ Pay Demand Resolve Deserves Credit
People Before Profit Cllr Shaun Harkin says Unite's agreement to postpone its month-long council workers' strike rests on a better offer from Derry and District council, while the offer awaits formal agreement and member votes. He credits union action and criticises councillors who opposed the pay…
Economy and employment Local government Issue: Derry and District council workers' strike postponement after improved pay offer Original release: Council Workers’ Pay Demand Resolve Deserves Credit (opens in a new tab)