Monthly Archives: September 2022
Minimum Wage: Government must set aside Low Pay Commission recommendation
Unite accuses Government of ripping up Living Wage commitment Unite this morning (Wednesday) called on the Government to set aside the Low Pay Commission report which recommends an increase in the hourly Minimum Wage of just 80 cent to €11.30. … Continue reading
Unions demand significant increase in Minimum Wage
September 8th: Connect, CWU, FSU, SIPTU and Unite have supported the call by the Irish Congress of Trade Unions, in its pre-budget submission, for a significant increase in the minimum wage. In a joint statement, the unions said: “The Government … Continue reading
Council workers striking for a cost of living pay increase at Lisburn and Castlereagh blast unlawful use of agency workers in attempt to undermine industrial action
Unite the union will challenge desperate measures taken by bosses at local government authority who appear determined to avoid paying a cost of living increase to their employees regardless of the legality of their actions Workers on picket lines at … Continue reading
Workers at Causeway Coast and Glens council to commence all-out strike action tomorrow after councils vote down pay increase
Offer of two pay points plus a cash lump sum to end dispute was rejected at last night’s council meeting by a single vote in the chamber Unite the union has confirmed that its members at Causeway Coast and Glens … Continue reading
Striking workers at Derry City and Strabane District Council end strike action after winning double pay point increase
Unite the union members vote to accept improved pay offer with 63 percent majority Workers at Derry City and Strabane District Council have voted with a 63 percent majority to accept an improved offer from management and end their industrial … Continue reading









