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National Ambulance Service: Unite members to ballot for industrial action

Posted on February 20, 2026 by unitetheunion

Dispute centres on non-implementation of ‘Roles and Responsibilities’ review Ambulance staff qualification and responsibilities must be recognised Trade union Unite, which represents members working for the National Ambulance Service, said today (Friday) that it is balloting members for industrial action … Continue reading →

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As waters recede, focus must shift to workers

Posted on February 8, 2026 by unitetheunion

Calls to work from home must be backed by legislation Unions must be involved in any review of extreme weather responses Trade union Unite, which organises workers throughout the economy, today (Sunday) said that last week’s torrential rain and flooding … Continue reading →

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ASML:  Dutch multinational refuses OECD mediation in recognition dispute

Posted on February 3, 2026 by unitetheunion

OECD says Unite complaint warrants examination after company refuses to engage with union Members to discuss options including industrial action ASML reported nearly €33 billion in record sales last year Trade union Unite, which organises workers at ASML in Maynooth, … Continue reading →

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Unite launches plan to protect workers from Extreme Weather impacts

Posted on January 29, 2026 by unitetheunion

Publication of ‘Workers in the Eye of the Storm’ marks anniversary of Storm Éowyn Union’s demands include mandatory alert-based responses and ‘climate leave’ Trade union Unite, which organises workers throughout the economy, this morning (Thursday) launched a new policy toolkit, In … Continue reading →

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New family reunification rules an assault on workers and children

Posted on November 27, 2025 by unitetheunion

Workers collateral damage as government panders to anti-immigrant sentiment Unite, which represents health care assistants (HCAs) and others on general employment permits, today (Wednesday) accused the government of abusing workers and families to pander to anti-immigrant sentiment.  The union was … Continue reading →

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