Monthly Archives: August 2014

Waterford Crystal pensions: ‘Walk for Justice’ hears of five-year struggle to secure pension entitlements

Posted on August 24, 2014 by unitetheunion

August 23rd: Unite Regional Secretary Jimmy Kelly was one of the speakers today (Saturday 23 August) at the ‘Waterford Crystal Pensions Walk for Justice’ organised by former Waterford Crystal worker Maria O’Grady.  The event took place five years after Waterford … Continue reading →

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Time to repeal Eighth Amendment says Unite ahead of protests

Posted on August 20, 2014 by unitetheunion

Amendment and subsequent legislation failing women says union “Irish abortion regime regards woman as incubators” Speaking as demonstrators across the island prepare to voice their outrage at the treatment of a young rape victim denied an abortion and forced to … Continue reading →

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Unite placing pickets on Saggart school building project

Posted on August 4, 2014 by unitetheunion

Union calls on Department of Education to honour commitments on workers’ rights August 4th: Unite has announced that it will be placing pickets on the Scoil Mhuire school building project in Saggart, Co. Dublin, from 7 am tomorrow morning (Tuesday … Continue reading →

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