Monthly Archives: July 2017

Tory trade deal with US must not be at expense of Northern Ireland jobs

Posted on July 26, 2017 by Unite the union NI

Remarks made by International Trade Secretary Liam Fox on opening UK poultry market to low-cost US competition raise concerns Tory desperation to secure a post-Brexit trade deal with US cannot be allowed to threaten Northern Ireland’s Agri-food industry July 26th: … Continue reading →

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Unilateral Waterford Airport layoffs unacceptable says Unite

Posted on July 24, 2017 by unitetheunion

Union says suspension of new service down to management incompetence July 24th: Unite today (Monday) described a statement by Waterford Airport to the effect that it is placing four of its staff on temporary layoff as “unacceptable” and warned that … Continue reading →

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“Stop taking the Mickey”, workers tell building bosses

Posted on July 21, 2017 by unitetheunion

Crane operators need a lift says Unite July 21st: Unite, which represents over 90% of crane operators in Ireland, held a protest outside the headquarters of the Construction Industry Federation (CIF) in Dublin today.  The event marked the first day … Continue reading →

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Crane operators to tell CIF tomorrow: Stop taking the Mickey!

Posted on July 20, 2017 by unitetheunion

Workers to demonstrate at Construction House tomorrow (Friday), 11.30 am – 1.30 pm Action follows inconclusive WRC talks, commencement of industrial action July 20th: Following the inconclusive break-up of talks at the WRC today, Unite crane operators will tomorrow (Friday … Continue reading →

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New Minimum Wage level welcome but still over €2 short of Living Wage

Posted on July 18, 2017 by unitetheunion

Low pay is bad for business says Kelly July 18th: Unite has welcomed the 30 cent increase to the National Minimum Wage approved by the Cabinet today, but pointed out that the new rate of €9.55 is still over €2 … Continue reading →

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