Monthly Archives: July 2015

Unite’s proposals for Translink efficiency savings will protect bus and rail services from planned cuts

DRD and Translink agree union’s proposals will mean only minor service adjustments needed Union and management will form Efficiency Steering Group to implement off-setting savings July 22nd: Ireland Secretary, Jimmy Kelly, confirmed that his union had today agreed to work … Continue reading

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Unite warns Government not to cut Employer’s PRSI in return for Minimum Wage increase

Robbing Peter to subsidise Peter’s boss is not the solution to low pay says Jimmy Kelly July 22nd: Following publication of the Low Pay Commission’s report and Government statements to the effect that implementation of the proposed 50 cent increase … Continue reading

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Waterford Crystal Pensions update (2)

July 21st: Letters of Offer have today (Tuesday) been issued by the Department of Social Protection to each of the ten plaintiffs in the Waterford Crystal Pensions case.  This begins the process of implementing the agreed settlement and bringing to … Continue reading

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Waterford Crystal Pensions Update

July 20th: As discussed at last Saturday’s meeting of former Waterford Crystal workers, Unite and our legal team engaged this afternoon (Monday) with the Chief State Solicitor’s office in order to sort out any outstanding details and expedite the payment … Continue reading

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Unite disappointed at reports of ‘minimalist’ Minimum Wage increase

Reported 50 cent increase half of what is needed, says Jimmy Kelly July 19th: Unite today (Sunday July 19th) expressed disappointment at reports that the Low Pay Commission is to recommend that the Minimum Wage be increased by just 50 … Continue reading

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