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14 Sep
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Department of economy must investigate use of agency workers at Pilgrims during strike

Employment agency, Staffline Group plc, advertised for immediate start positions at Pilgrims after Unite wrote to raise need for compliance with agency regulations Unite has formally complained to the department of economy's employment agency inspectorate over Pilgrim Europe’s illegal use of agency workers during the strike at the company’s Enniskillen factory. The union has demanded the inspectorate to immediately investigate the number of agency workers being used by Pilgrims and whether they are performing duties undertaken by employees participating in industrial action. Workers are entering their sixth week of strike action for a fair pay increase and an end to a two-tier system of paid breaks. The strike has severely impacted production at the site which produces a range of Pilgrims products, including Fridge Raiders, Richmond and Denny sausages and Mr Brains Pork faggots. Under the Conduct of Employment Agencies and Employment Businesses Regulations (NI) 2005 Act, it is a criminal offence for employment agencies to supply labour to employers specifically for the purposes of covering work normally covered by employees who are taking part in lawful industrial action.

11 Sep
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TechnipFMC strike action suspended after enhanced pay offer

11 Sep
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Alstom Derby battery electric train fleet contract secured after Unite campaign

10 Sep
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Bedford Movianto NHS warehouse strikes off after ‘excellent’ pay deal secured

10 Sep
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Tesco 'empty shelves' strike threat ends after Unite secures inflation-busting pay rise for over 3,000 workers