Closest matches to “Support the Belfast Diageo Workers' Strike”
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McLaughlin shows support for BT and Openreach strike
SDLP Foyle MLA Sinéad McLaughlin backs BT and Openreach workers on strike, having visited the CWU picket line in Derry, and urges BT to return to talks with unions over a pay rise amid a rejected pay offer.
Economy and employment Infrastructure and transport Issue: BT and Openreach CWU strike over pay offer Original release: McLaughlin shows support for BT and Openreach strike (opens in a new tab)
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O’Toole expresses solidarity with striking CWU workers
SDLP MLA Matthew O'Toole expresses solidarity with CWU members striking across the North and Britain over pay offers from Royal Mail and BT Group. He calls on both companies to return to the negotiating table and guarantee fair pay amid the cost of living crisis.
Economy and employment Issue: CWU strike over Royal Mail and BT Group pay offers Original release: O’Toole expresses solidarity with striking CWU workers (opens in a new tab)
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McGrath expresses support for striking nursing staff
SDLP Health Spokesperson Colin McGrath expresses solidarity with Royal College of Nursing members on strike over pay and safe conditions, and calls on the British government to work with Stormont officials to avert the action.
Health Economy and employment Issue: RCN announcement of nurses' strike action over pay Original release: McGrath expresses support for striking nursing staff (opens in a new tab)
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McLaughlin: Postal workers deserve a fair wage
SDLP Foyle MLA Sinéad McLaughlin backs postal workers' planned four days of strike action from August 26, saying their pay should rise with the cost of living. She urges Royal Mail to negotiate a pay deal with unions and staff before the strike begins.
Economy and employment Issue: Royal Mail postal workers four-day strike from August 26 Original release: McLaughlin: Postal workers deserve a fair wage (opens in a new tab)
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British government ‘must do more’ to support workers and families – Hargey
Sinn Féin MLA Deirdre Hargey calls the profits of British Gas owner, reported at £1.34 billion, a scandal and urges the British Chancellor to act now against energy price rises. She also calls on the DUP to end its boycott and form an Executive.
Economy and employment Public finance and taxation Issue: British Gas owner profits reported at £1.34 billion Original release: British government ‘must do more’ to support workers and families – Hargey (opens in a new tab)
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Dolan expresses solidarity with BT and Openreach workers ahead of strike action
Sinn Féin MLA Jemma Dolan extends solidarity to BT and Openreach workers ahead of Friday's strike action over pay. She says BT, posting £2 billion profits, should make a fair pay offer and engage directly with trade unions, and calls for an Executive to be restored.
Economy and employment Issue: BT and Openreach workers strike action over pay Original release: Dolan expresses solidarity with BT and Openreach workers ahead of strike action (opens in a new tab)
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Planned roadworks mustn't bring city to a halt: Brett
DUP MLA Phillip Brett calls on the Infrastructure Minister to stop Belfast grinding to a halt during planned M3 Lagan Bridge closures, after weekend gridlock delayed emergency services. He also blames Sinn Féin and the SDLP for stalling the York Street Interchange scheme.
Infrastructure and transport Issue: M3 Lagan Bridge closure gridlock in Belfast Original release: Planned roadworks mustn't bring city to a halt: Brett (opens in a new tab)
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Seagate Workers Need Defending Now - Cllr Doyle
Aontú Cllr for Ballyarnett Emmet Doyle calls for immediate clarity from Seagate on reported rumours of hundreds of redundancies at its Springtown site in Derry, following a $300m US fine for illegal trading practices. He says workers must be told upfront and that political leaders must support…
Economy and employment Issue: Seagate Derry potential job losses and wage cuts Original release: Seagate Workers Need Defending Now - Cllr Doyle (opens in a new tab)
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North Down representatives show solidarity with Translink workers
Green Party councillors Barry McKee and Lauren Kendall visited a Bangor picket line to back Translink workers on a 24-hour strike over fair pay. Cllr Kendall calls on the Tories and DUP to fund fair pay and invest in public transport.
Economy and employment Infrastructure and transport Original release: North Down representatives show solidarity with Translink workers (opens in a new tab)
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Dolan expresses solidarity for postal workers seeking fair pay
Sinn Féin MLA Jemma Dolan expresses solidarity with CWU postal workers on strike at Royal Mail for fair pay, arguing pay rises are needed amid the cost-of-living crisis. She says the company can afford a decent wage given £400million paid to shareholders, and urges others to support the strikers.
Economy and employment Issue: Royal Mail strike over pay Original release: Dolan expresses solidarity for postal workers seeking fair pay (opens in a new tab)
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McLaughlin: Universities need to value their staff
SDLP Economy Spokesperson Sinéad McLaughlin expresses solidarity with university staff at Queen's and Ulster after three days of strike action over pay, conditions and pensions, and calls on universities to engage with unions.
Economy and employment Education Issue: Queen's and Ulster University staff three-day strike action over pay and pensions Original release: McLaughlin: Universities need to value their staff (opens in a new tab)