Press Releases - 2006

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Union News - 2006 press releases

Amicus says court ruling shows need for stronger law on corporate killing
29th December 2006

Christmas blow for Doncaster workers
20 December 2006

Amicus meets with ICTU to express serious concern over VHI rumours
19 December 2006

Amicus says remember charity workers this Christmas time
19 December 2006

Sackings spark strikes at two packaging plants
19th December 2006

Christmas scrooges cancel staff lunch at Bedford Hospital Trust
18th December 2006

Amicus Members Protest Against Cuts in the Blood Service
13th December 2006

Amicus say that public sector reforms are smokescreen for privatisation
12 December 2006

Clock strikes midnight for psychological therapy services
11th December 2006

Amicus angered by decision to close water pipe factory in Derby
6th December 2006

Amicus and permanent TSB Bank arrive at pension agreement
5 December 2006

Amicus workers take fight to save their jobs to Sweden
4 December 2006

Workers devastated by withdrawal of buyer
1 December 2006

Amicus signs deal at publishing giant Macmillan
1 December 2006

Amicus says Corporate Manslaughter Bill does not go far enough
30 November 2006

Amicus secures another victory for offshore workers holiday entitlement
29th November 2006

Fujitsu workers suspend strike action
29 November 2006

NHS Blood Service Staff Prepared To Strike
27 November 2006

UK trade unionists pledge solidarity with Australian workers
27th November 2006

Amicus welcomes the "big no" on council stock transfer
24 November 2006

SEC to face industrial action ballot
22nd November 2006

Amicus outraged over Alcoa's plans to close its Welsh operations
21 November 2006

Amicus say voluntary sector cannot be relied on to fill public sector funding gaps
20 November 2006

Trade unions warn of need for improved offer as pension negotiations end
20 November 2006

Amicus and Allianz reach pension agreement
17 November 2006

Amicus gives notice of industrial action at Fujitsu
17th November 2006

Amicus members take action over pensions
15 November 2006

Amicus members to strike at Peterborough Hospital
15 November 2006

Amicus members to strike at Bank of Ireland
14 November 2006

Amicus to present dossier of alleged work permit abuse in UK key sectors to Home Office Ministers
13 November 2006

Amicus demands removal of competition from the voluntary sector
10 November 2006

Amicus angry at closure of tampon factory in West Midlands
10 November 2006

NHS staff in London lack confidence in the new IT system
10 November 2006

Amicus reaction to CFS outsource work to Capita
9 November 2006

Amicus deplores factory closure in Great Yarmouth
8 November 2006

Peugeot workers encouraged by public support for campaign
8 November 2006

HSE reductions in health and safety enforcement and prosecutions slammed by Amicus
7 November 2006

Amicus to keep careful eye on the future of Bridlington Hospital
6 November 2006

Amicus secures £100,000 compensation for Lincoln member whose finger was amputated following horrific accident at work
6 November 2006

Amicus calls for inquiry into cancer deaths in computer and semiconductor industry
6 November 2006

Workers continue campaign following Peugeot closure announcement
3 November 2006

Amicus condemns Birmingham City
3 November 2006

Pensions dispute at Cambridge University Press continues
2nd November 2006

NHS staff lobby Parliament on Wednesday 1 November
1 November 2006

Trade unions to meet the Prime Minister to discuss job losses in York
31 October 2006

Strike threatened at Peterborough and Stamford Hospitals
27th October 2006

Amicus welcomes recognition of employment rights for ministers of religion
27th October 2006

Amicus and EBS reach landmark pension agreement in Republic of Ireland
27 October 2006

Royal Mail postal managers forced to deliver mail
26 October 2006

Amicus welcomes government decision on Turner & Newell asbestos victims
26 October 2006

Strangford Ferry skippers to strike for one day
25 October 2006

Amicus launches Silica dust campaign
24th October 2006

Outrage over plans to downgrade Bridlington Hospital
20th October 2006

Woman in harrasment ordeal
20th October 2006

New union takes shape
19th October 2006

Amicus welcomes North East MP’s vocal support on offshore holiday row
19th October 2006

Amicus supports asbestos cancer drug lobby at Westminster
19th October 2006

Amicus prepare Lords appeal on Asbestos case
16th October 2006

Workers more determined following Peugeot closure announcement
13th October 2006

RACE TO PRIVATISATION HAS ‘HIT’ NHS TRUSTS’ PERFORMANCE
13 October 2006

Prudential offshoring fears
11 October 2006

Early Closure of Peugeot Plant
11 October 2006

Suspended hospital managers may have been trying to defend staff and services says Amicus
9 October 2006

Nestle Rowntree workers will not accept swingeing cuts say Amicus
6 October 2006

Amicus call for offshoring inquiry
5 October 2006

Workers at aircraft factory to strike
4 October 2006

First national strike threatened in the NHS Blood Service
3rd October 2006

Amicus workplace representatives meet their trade union counteparts in Southern Africa
2 October 2006

Amicus and DTI launch the world's largest anti-bullying project
2 October 2006

Amicus angered by compulsory redundancies at Harlow defence company
29 September 2006

Amicus gives notice of industrial action at Rolls Royce
28 September 2006

Amicus say failure to use qualified interpreters is resulting in justice failures
28 September 2006

Alstom strike
27 September 2006

Amicus launches initiative for Polish workers
27 September 2006

Labour Party conference forms the focus of the first Amicus podcast
22 September 2006

Friends Provident redundancies
22 September 2006

Cadbury apprentices sweet smell of success
22 September 2006

Amicus members march to save the NHS
22 September 2006

Amicus members at Rolls Royce to strike
21 September 2006

First ever British worker to get a seat on the board
21 September 2006

Nuclear workers in Scotland to strike
20 September 2006

Amicus tables offshore safety concerns with representatives from the Health and Safety Commission
20 September 2006

Amicus takes zero tolerance approach to compulsory redundancies from offshoring
15 September 2006

Amicus survey reveals secret of a happy workforce
14 September 2006

Amicus's angry reaction to Aviva job losses
14 September 2006

Taxpayers ‘mugged’ on skills says Amicus
13th September 2006

Jobs blow to Aberdeenshire
12 September 2006

Amicus wants prison for company killers
14th September 2006

Nuclear workers in Scotland to strike
11 September 2006

Amicus members to demonstrate against NHS job cuts
8th September 2006

Unheeded policy warnings provoke grass roots revolt over Labour leadership says Amicus
8 September 2006

Amicus welcomes government’s legislative change that will help offshore workers case their full paid holiday entitlement
5th September 2006

Amicus calls on government to take action on data fraud
4 September 2006

Amicus gears up for the conference season - comment from the General Secretary
4 September 2006

Unions to protest at Peugeot garages
31st August 2006

Amicus condemns DURA’s decisions to bring in ‘scabs’ to break strike
25th August 2006

Amicus Welcomes Government’s Commitment to Paid Time Off for Offshore Workers
24th August 2006

Ryder Cup Pay Dispute Resolved
22nd August 2006

Strike at Refugee Centre in Cambridgeshire
18th August 2006

Amicus commenting on the Johnston Press Group’s intention to move production from Belfast
14th August 2006

Amicus to take action over offshore safety
7th August 2006

Amicus condemns attempted hedge fund plunder of former GEC/Marconi pension scheme
4th August 2006

Amicus disbelief at risks taken by HSBC
3 August 2006

Amicus commends First Direct’s commitment to equality
2 August 2006

Amicus says work permit scheme is damaging investment and employment in UK key sectors
31st July 2006

Council workers sacked following privatisation
26 July 2006

Amicus disappointed at HSC’s relaxation of asbestos regulations
26 July 2006

Amicus broker agreement to consult on business rates for Northern Ireland
26 July 2006

Amicus joins Freight on Rail
25 July 2006

New age discrimination legislation used to reduce redundancy payments in Lloyds TSB
24 July 2006

Victory for asbestos victims
24 July 2006

Amicus calls for immediate review of offshore safety
21 July 2006

Amicus wins pay out for bullied clergyman
20 July 2006

Unions bring Peugeot protest to the London Motor Show
18 July 2006

Unions to picket Peugeot dealerships in protest against plant closure
14 July 2006

ECJ court opinion says directive requires 100% pension compensation
13 July 2006

The UK's energy policy must support UK manufacturing
11 July 2006

Amicus the union work in partnership with Proskills
11 July 2006

Recognition agreed at the Fort
10 July 2006

“Peugeot boycott radio ad gagged by unjust law” say unions
10 July 2006

Energy crisis: urgent action needed
10 July 2006

Amicus to fight NHS job cuts
6 July 2006

Union accuses Peugeot of bringing forward Ryton closure
6 July 2006

Postal Managers reaching breaking point
3 July 2006

Unions one million pound Peugeot boycott starts today
3 July 2006

Union concerns on pension time trap
30 June 2006

Amicus warn Glasgow Council’s decision to privatise their building services is an electoral liability
29th June 2006

Amicus launches new booklet for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender members at Euro-Pride 2006
27 June 2006

Amicus dispute with 21st Century Logistics – Kent
26/06/2006

Amicus reaction to Prime Minister Tony Blair's promise to break down bureaucratic barriers which prevent charities and private companies getting involved in the delivery of public services.
22/06/06

Amicus says Powergen decision gives strength to UK call centre workers
16 June 2006

Amicus’ General Secretary first to sign up to campaign for better council house funding
16 June 2006

Amicus gives finance sector ultimatum on equal pay
15 June 2006

Amicus urge stronger employment laws now to save UK jobs
12th June 2006

Amicus says privatisation is plunging NHS further into debt
12th June 2006

University evaluations delivering pay increases and ending inequalities says Amicus
11th June 2006

Amicus seeks assurances over the future of NAG
8th June 2006

Unions launch one million pound boycott against Peugeot
8th June 2006

Welsh Culture Minister to discuss future of the media in Wales
2nd June 2006

Amicus says European Parliament must strengthen airline passenger safety
1 June 2006

Amicus court case gives hope to thousands of pensioners
31 May 2006

Job shock at Lloyds
25 May 2006

Amicus successful in recognition ballot with the Church of Scotland
24 May 2006

Amicus prepares to celebrate pensions victory
24 May 2006

Amicus urge long term funding to guarantee housing
19 May 2006

British civil aircraft maintenance under threat
19 May 2006

Amicus General Secretary to buoy Peugeot workers for fight
18 May 2006

Amicus to fight more than 1,000 NHS job cuts in Nottingham
17 May 2006

Prudential - 'Prunocchio'
17 May 2006

Amicus on Ellesmere Port job losses
17 May 2006

Amicus threatens to turn its back on Vauxhall
15 May 2006

Amicus condemns new car industry job cuts
15th May 2006

Amicus raises questions over Kvaerner pension deal
9 May 2006

Amicus in talks with General Motors Europe about the future of Vauxhall's Ellesmere Port
8 May 2006

Amicus says law is on its side in fight to keep Glasgow council services ‘in house’
8 May 2006

Amicus at the Love Music Hate Racism Carnival
8 May 2006

Amicus calls on the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland to support Prudential workers
3 May 2006

Union leader warns Labour must change direction to avert risk of Tory government
1st May 2006

Good Work - Amicus agenda for better jobs
1 May 2006

Amicus to fight Mental Health cuts
28th April 2006

Amicus at war with the Prudential over job cuts
28th April 2006

Amicus and Coca Cola statement
28 April 2006

Amicus joins Babyshambles and Belle & Sebastian in Trafalgar Square to fight fascists in local elections
27 April 2006

Hewitt ignored warnings on Health Visitor crisis says Amicus
27th April 2006

Amicus send one million sanitary products to the women of Zimbabwe
26 April 2006

One step 'Pru' far
26 April 2006

Amicus to fight job losses in the NHS’ Blood Service
25 April 2006

Amicus calls on government for decisive action on energy crisis
19 April 2006

Ten reasons why it is harder to sack a French worker than a British one
19 April 2006

General Secretary's comment on Peugeot Ryton announcement
19 April 2006

Amicus print workers vote in favour of 2006 pay deal
10th April 2006

Derek Simpson issues chilling prophecy for Labour
10 April 2006

Big trouble brewing at Japanese Logistics Company
5th April 2006

Amicus on the Turner Report
4th April 2006

Council pension strike: ‘solid and confident’
28th March 2006

Amicus local government members strike to defend their pensions
28th March 2006

Union calls on Students to join fight against fascism
23rd March 2006

The Amicus Foundation supports Disability Sports
23rd March 2006

Amicus slam SNP over Working Time Directive slur
16th March 2006

Amicus welcomes damning Pension Ombudsman's Report
15th March 2006

Unions demand urgent assurances from General Motors on the future of European plants
15th March 2006

Harrods: the strike
13th March 2006

Middlesbrough Primary Care Trust accepts liability for disability discrimination
6th March 2006

Jobs export crisis looms
6th March 2006

Balls to Poverty students to visit London
3rd March 2006

Amicus launches campaign to stop PFI in Birmingham
28th February 2006

Compulsory pay audits are the only way to achieve equal pay for women say Amicus
27th February 2006

Financial services rake in millions from unpaid overtime
24th February 2006

Amicus to ballot members to strike over local government pensions
20th February 2006

Amicus rebutt the CBI's pension claim
20th February 2006

Amicus takes European Services Directive protest to Strasbourg
15th February 2006

Council housing: angry but determined
9th February 2006

IBM accused of closing final salary pension scheme by back door
7th February 2006

Glasgow City Council ‘jewel’ at risk from council steamroller
6th February 2006

Amicus leader meets MEPs to save UK jobs
6th February 2006

Amicus on the launch of HMS Daring
1st February 2006

Jobs meltdown without nuclear power
30th January 2006

New health White Paper is ‘a curate’s egg’, says Amicus
30th January 2006

Amicus to ballot local authority workers over proposed changes to local government pension scheme
24th January 2006

National lobby in support of council house investment
23rd January 2006

Amicus say MPs report demands rethink into MoD job cuts and closures
18th January 2006

Amicus fear over the future of Bridlington hospital
17th January 2006

Unions Council of war over civilian defence cuts
16th January 2006

Employees to be balloted on pensions changes at Yorkshire and Clydesdale Banks
16th January 2006

Amicus backing Women in the Workplace
12 January 2006

Amicus members to be balloted on paper pay deal
12 January 2006

Derek Simpson speech at Amicus Officers Conference Birmingham
11 January 2006

Strike threat could impact on Nissan car production warns Amicus
6 January 2006

Amicus lobbies Parliament to stop break-up of NHS
5 January 2006

Amicus members in corrugated packaging accept revised pay deal
4 January 2006