Monthly Archives: May 2014

Unite disappointed at response from Department of Social Protection regarding workfare schemes

Posted on May 8, 2014 by unitetheunion

Department fails to address dangers inherent in compulsory employment programmes May 8th: Trade union Unite today expressed disappointment at the response received on behalf of Social Protection Minister Joan Burton to the union’s representations regarding mandatory elements in the Gateway … Continue reading →

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Introducing water charges now could cost up to 3,000 jobs, warns Unite

Posted on May 6, 2014 by unitetheunion

Charges will reduce consumer spending, throttle job creation Proposed charges bad for economy and bad for low-income households, says Jimmy Kelly May 6th: Responding today to the Government’s announcement of the proposed water charges model, Unite Regional Secretary Jimmy Kelly … Continue reading →

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Unite warns that current health insurance proposals could undermine social solidarity

Posted on May 1, 2014 by unitetheunion

Union says not too late to introduce social-insurance based model with single public-sector provider May 1st: In a statement issued following its April meeting, the Irish Executive Committee of Unite expressed support for the principle of Universal Health Insurance but … Continue reading →

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Recovery being undermined by uncompetitively low wages says Unite

Posted on May 1, 2014 by unitetheunion

Domestic demand recession will only be ended by wage-led strategies May 1st: Irish wages are uncompetitively low and this is undermining any nascent recovery that may be taking place, according to Unite researcher Michael Taft. He was speaking in Cork … Continue reading →