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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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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 says Unite members at Interface's Craigavon factory won a 15.25% pay rise after an all-out strike, and credits a fighting union, community support and workplace organisation, with Branch Secretary Dwyer McKerr estimating the strike cost the company at least a million.
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 postponement of its month-long council workers' strike followed a better pay offer, and credits workers and unions rather than councillors for the gains. He says the offer is not yet agreed or voted on.
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)