Monthly Archives: November 2014

Unite backs calls for end to Direct Provision

November 19th: Speaking in advance of tomorrow’s National Demonstration calling for an end to Direct Provision, which is being supported by Unite, the union’s Equality Officer Taryn Trainor said: “Families have spent as long as eight years in Direct Provision … Continue reading

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Unite urges JJ Rhatigan & Co to engage with union after High Court leaves company empty-handed

November 7th: In a statement issued today, trade union Unite has urged construction company JJ Rhatigan & Co to engage with the union to resolve the ongoing dispute at JJ Rhatigan’s Kishoge Community College site in Lucan. The statement followed … Continue reading

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Rhatigan dispute: Unite briefs cross-party Oireachtas group

November 6th: With Unite’s dispute with JJ Rhatigan & Co at its Kishoge Community College site well into its eighth week, the union took the opportunity to brief Oireachtas members on the dispute and the need for the Department of … Continue reading

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Irish Life: ‘Great deal’ for nearly 1,000 Unite members wins overwhelming approval

Union particularly pleased with effective 7% increase for lowest paid workers Deal represents €5 million boost to workers’ pockets and the economy in current year November 4th: Nearly 1,000 Unite members at Irish Life have voted overwhelmingly to accept a … Continue reading

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Water charges: Unite research shows deficit target will still be achieved if charges are abolished

Union condemns Government scaremongering November 3rd: Trade union Unite today (Monday November 3rd) published research showing that, if water user charges are abolished, the Government would still reach its fiscal deficit target of 3 per cent in 2015. Commenting, Unite … Continue reading

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