September 28th: Unite, which represents construction workers throughout Ireland, today (Thursday) launched a hotline for anyone concerned about the employment practices of the Murphy group. The launch took place outside the Newbridge headquarters of Murphy International Ltd.

Today’s hotline launch forms part of Unite’s campaign against union-busting by the Murphy group of companies.  Their Irish subsidiary, Murphy International, wrongfully sacked four Unite members, including a shop steward, last year after they organised a meeting of workers to discuss Murphy’s non-payment of agreed travel and subsistence payments.

During Unite’s campaign for reinstatement of the ‘Murphy Four’, the union has became aware of other instances of poor practices on the part of the company.  The hotline being launched today will allow current and former workers, as well as members of the public, to report any concerns they may have.

The hotline number is: 1800 849 209

Commenting, Unite General Secretary Sharon Graham said:

“Unite has become aware that the Murphy Group’s bad behaviour does not begin or end with union-busting attempts or its dismissal of our members.

“Unite has pledged to leave no stone unturned in its campaign to have the ‘Murphy Four’ reinstated.  Today’s hotline launch will help us shine a light on the Murphy group’s poor practices”.