Belfast
Joined March 2011
In the midst of winter, I found there was, within me, an invincible summer and that makes me happy. For it says that no matter how hard the world pushes against me, within me, there’s something stronger – something better, pushing right back.
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99% of @SDLPlive 96% of @sinnfeinireland 92% of @allianceparty 61% of @duponline 60% @uuponline voters.
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“8 in 10 people believe that everyone should be able to access a trade union in their workplace for help with employment issues 99% of @SDLPlive 96% of @sinnfeinireland 92% of @allianceparty voters along with 6 in 10 @duponline & @uuponline voters. @LucidTalk polled 2,975
Poll points to widespread support across the sectarian divide for NI workers’ bill belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/… belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/…
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"Hopefully we can try to find a resolve to this matter." Unite the Union have disputed the NI Education Authorities decision to make changes to staffs car use allowances.
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Education workers gathered at Stormont earlier today to protest the cuts and rising costs for pupils ✊✊
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Pleased to meet with @unitetheunion & @GMB_union reps today at Stormont to discuss the future of Spirit AeroSystems in East Belfast. With thousands of jobs at risk, the UK Govt must act now to help secure a joint venture and protect this vital workforce. @uuponline
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Update from the Education Authority in relation to Free School Meals and Uniform/Physical Education Allowances for School Year 2025/26 and how to apply
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Union launches drive for school support staff to secure permanent jobs unitetheunionireland.org/...… Unite is encouraging school support workers working on a temporary engagement form for more than 4 years to formally request a permanent employment contract bit.ly/4kjAcMb
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Replying to @UniteSharon
Thank you Sharon Graham and Unite members. Children with special educational needs and disabilities deserve valued and secure teaching staff. xitter.cf/UniteunionNI/status/19… #EveryChildMatters #EveryMindMatters #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek #EducationMatters #SENDmatters #WomenMatter
More than 2,500 general and special needs classroom assistants are not moving to permanent contracts despite more than four years of service Read here: unitetheunionireland.org/202…
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There is a widespread use of precarious temporary working practices for the recruitment of #school support staff. The scale of this issue raises real questions about why a predominantly female workforce in our schools – are being treated so poorly by a public body. ⤵️
More than 2,500 general and special needs classroom assistants are not moving to permanent contracts despite more than four years of service Read here: unitetheunionireland.org/202…
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Classroom assistants on temporary contracts can be "tapped on the shoulder at any time and told that's you gone" - @UniteunionNI Podcast 📲 @BBCSounds
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Regional Officer Kieran Ellison speaking to @StephenNolan earlier today in our continued efforts to secure the permanent contracts of our members working as school support staff in the EA
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More than 2,500 general and special needs classroom assistants are not moving to permanent contracts despite more than four years of service Read here: unitetheunionireland.org/202…
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Regional Officer Kieran Ellison, speaking to John Daly on U105's Frank Mitchell Show today about the Department of education's statistic that nearly 15,000 low-paid education support workers are on precarious temporary contracts
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Candidates holding essential criteria for the post of classroom assistant are being overlooked with positions being filled by unqualified workers on temporary engagement forms Read here: unitetheunionireland.org/202…
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As 2024 comes to an end we want to thank you all for your support of our campaign to find Lisa. As you think about your family tonight and what the year ahead may bring, please spare a thought for Lisa. If you have any information, please send me a private message #letsfindlisa❤️
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