Monthly Archives: September 2014

Unite: TTIP must be stopped

Posted on September 7, 2014 by unitetheunion

Proposed deal will cement corporate power while reducing citizens’ rights Job creation claims don’t stack up says Jimmy Kelly September 7th: Welcoming the launch of a People’s Movement information booklet on the proposed EU – US ‘Transatlantic Trade and Investment … Continue reading →

Posted in Press Releases, Republic of Ireland news | Tagged Jimmy Kelly, TTIP, Unite ROI, wages, workers' rights | Leave a comment

Women’s rights cannot be vindicated while Eighth Amendment remains

Posted on September 6, 2014 by unitetheunion

Unite supports campaign to repeal amendment to make way for fit-for-purpose legislation September 6th: Speaking at a conference on building a coalition to repeal the Eights Amendment in Dublin today , Unite Regional Equalities Officer Taryn Trainor said that women’s … Continue reading →

Posted in Equalities, Press Releases, Republic of Ireland news | Tagged abortion, equality, Taryn Trainor. | Leave a comment

Industrial action called off by Swissport workers at Belfast International Airport

Posted on September 5, 2014 by unitetheunion

Union recognition of TUPE transferred workers conceded by management in face of looming strike action September 5th: Planned industrial action has been called off at Swissport at Belfast International Airport after management agreed full union recognition for members of Unite … Continue reading →