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Unite welcomes establishment of JLC for English Language Teaching sector

Posted on January 31, 2023 by unitetheunion

JLC follows lengthy campaign by Unite members working in sector 31 January: Unite, which represents English Language Teachers throughout Ireland, has welcomed the establishment of a Joint Labour Committee to set minimum terms and conditions in the sector. The JLC … Continue reading →

Posted in Press Releases, Republic of Ireland news | Tagged Brendan Byrne, ELT, industrial relations, sectoral bargaining, Tom Fitzgerald, Unite ROI | Leave a comment

Ashtown attack on migrant workers highlights need for solidarity

Posted on January 30, 2023 by unitetheunion

Unite BAEM Committee warns Ireland at crossroads as far right seeks to create division 30 January: The Black, Asian and Ethnic Minority Committee of trade union Unite, which represents workers throughout the economy, today (Monday) said that the weekend attack … Continue reading →

Posted in Press Releases, Republic of Ireland news | Tagged BAEM, Equalities, Memet Uludag, Unite ROI | Leave a comment

4,000 Unite NHS members to strike across NI tomorrow

Posted on January 25, 2023 by unitetheunion

Health and social care workers determined to defend living standards 25 January: Members of Unite, which represents 4,000 health and social care workers across Northern Ireland, will be joining members of other health unions in taking industrial action tomorrow (Thursday … Continue reading →

Posted in Northern Ireland news, Press Releases | Tagged health, industrial action, Kevin McAdam, Sharon Graham, UniteNI | Leave a comment

Saturday’s Raise the Roof rally must signal turning point on housing

Posted on November 24, 2022 by unitetheunion

Unite says many construction workers cannot afford homes they build November 24th: Unite, which represents workers throughout the economy, has called for a large turnout at the Raise the Roof housing rally due to take place this coming Saturday (26 … Continue reading →

Posted in Press Releases, Republic of Ireland news | Tagged #RaiseTheRoof, construction, housing, James McCabe, Tom Fitzgerald, Unite ROI | 1 Comment

Dept of Health running out of time to save Registered Childminders sector

Posted on November 24, 2022 by unitetheunion

As Unite seeks emergency meeting, survey confirms nearly 70% of childminders considering leaving sector November 24th: Unite the union has written to the head of the Family Policy Unit in the Department of Health to request that they lift restrictions … Continue reading →