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Foyle MLA McLaughlin: "We have the Protocol, let's make the best of it"

“The Protocol is in place for a reason,” states Foyle MLA, Sinéad McLaughlin. The SDLP member who will be standing to retain her seat in May's Assembly election, insisted that people should look no further than the British Parliament as to why the ...

22 Mar 2022 at 09:00

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Derry council to host series of events focusing on workers’ rights

A series of events focusing on workers’ rights will be held this month marking Workers Rights & Social Justice Week (WRSJW), which this year runs from Monday April 24th until Monday May 1st. Social Justice is about empowering workers, citizens ...

16 Apr 2023 at 10:18

Local News

Rally for cost of living pay rises

Derry workers have been urged to join an Irish Congress of Trade Unions (ICTU) march and rally demanding cost of living pay rises. The event is taking place in Stormont on Saturday (June 25). Speaking to Derry Now, Derry City and Strabane ...

21 Jun 2022 at 17:07

Northern Ireland

Sunak says NI businesses ‘don’t need to worry’ about rising corporation tax

Rishi Sunak has insisted businesses “don’t need to worry” about a planned hike in corporation tax from 19% to 25% in April. The Prime Minister, who is facing a rebellion over the policy as senior Tory MPs demand the rise is stopped, was ...

28 Feb 2023 at 12:00

Northern Ireland

Unions call for Chris Heaton-Harris to meet leadership amid pay dispute

Trade unions have urged Northern Ireland Secretary Chris Heaton-Harris to meet their leadership over public sector pay. It follows several walkouts across a number of sectors including schools, public transport and health. Unions said ...

04 Dec 2023 at 17:09

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County Derry Councillor criticises DUP’s priorities: Flags won't put food on peoples' tables nor will they heat their homes

Sinn Féin Councillor Kathleen McGurk has expressed her frustration at the DUP's persistence to fly the Union Flag 365 days a year from council buildings. The Causeway Coast and Glens Councillor for Benbradagh criticised the DUP's ...

16 Jan 2023 at 17:01

Derry union members undeterred by the snow as they strike for fair pay

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Derry unions brave the snow on strike

Derry union members remain undeterred by the snow as they strike for fair pay and conditions. NIPSA Assistant Departmental Secretary for DAERA and Civil Service Brian McGee is on strike outside Orchard House in Derry today. ...

18 Jan 2024 at 09:04

Derry News

Striking council workers deserve support, not demonisation

People Before Profit's Shaun Harkin has stated that Derry City & Strabane District Council's ignoring of demands for a fair pay-rise has led to workers going out on strike. The industrial action taken by Council workers ...

21 Mar 2022 at 11:22

Derry News

Derry trade unionist taking part in 'Celtic call' event

The Derry public have been asked to attend a meeting to hear direct from trade unionists about their radical plans for UNISON. John McDonnell MP will chair the meeting and speak about his hopes for UNISON and why he is ...

16 Sept 2020 at 19:31

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NUJ declares solidarity with Radio Foyle journalists

The Derry North West Ireland Branch of the National Union of Journalists has declared its solidarity with fellow-union members in BBC Radio Foyle and across the BBC in Northern Ireland. It follow's Tuesday's ...

29 Nov 2022 at 20:38

Local News

All aboard the Trade Union Freedom Bill train

A Trade Union bill first initiated by former Foyle MLA Eamonn McCann to roll back legislation brought in by Margaret Thatcher could finally be put into place at Stormont. People Before Profit MLA, Gerry ...

29 Nov 2021 at 18:18

Northern Ireland

Minister ‘determined’ to see negotiations on public sector pay begin soon

Stormont’s Finance Minister has said she is “determined” to see talks on public sector pay commence as soon as possible. Caoimhe Archibald met civil service trade unions during her first week in post. ...

07 Feb 2024 at 15:35

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