Monthly Archives: September 2015

Living Wage roadmap needed, Unite tells forum

Posted on September 30, 2015 by unitetheunion

Event hears more than one in four workers earn below decency benchmark Unite proposes measures to ensure Living Wage becomes new Minimum Wage September 30th: Unite today participated in the Living Wage Forum convened by Jobs Minister Gerald Nash TD. … Continue reading →

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Unite warns that stagnating investment will not plug austerity holes

Posted on September 29, 2015 by unitetheunion

Capital plan represents almost no spending increase as proportion of GDP Focus on short-term tax cuts instead of long-term investment will put future prosperity at risk September 29th: Trade union Unite today slammed the Government’s proposed investment plan, pointing out … Continue reading →

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Sean Graham’s must act on staff health and safety fears

Posted on September 29, 2015 by unitetheunion

Staff members forced to work without protective barriers and without support Union discussing option of strike action by membership in response to concerns Davy McMurray, Unite Regional Officer said that management were playing ‘loose and fast’ with the health and … Continue reading →

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Policy change needed to transform Minimum Wage into Living Wage

Posted on September 27, 2015 by unitetheunion

Quarter of workers earning below decency benchmark September 27th: Speaking in advance of the Living Wage Forum being convened on Wednesday by Business and Employment Minister Gerald Nash, Unite’s Ireland Secretary Jimmy Kelly said today (Sunday 27 September) that the … Continue reading →

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Right to choose is a trade union issue says Unite

Posted on September 26, 2015 by unitetheunion

“Cash in your pocket must not determine access to medical treatment” September 26th: Unite members will be taking part in today’s Fourth Annual March for Choice. Unite is a member of the Trade Union Campaign to Repeal the Eighth Amendment, … Continue reading →

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