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Supreme Court lifts injunction preventing industrial action

Decision removes obstacle to mechanical workers’ strike action Unite leader: “We will leave no stone unturned to vindicate the right to take action” January 28th: The Supreme Court has agreed to lift an interim High Court injunction obtained by HA … Continue reading

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Tara Mines: Government must step in as company adopts unacceptable approach to workers’ jobs and conditions

Alternative ownership must be on agenda January 9th: Speaking following a conciliation hearing held today (Tuesday) at the Workplace Relations Commission, trade union Unite – which represents craft and staff grades at Tara Mines – expressed outrage at proposals advanced … Continue reading

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Unite members in Haleon secure 9.5% pay uplift over two years

Dungarvan workers to also benefit from €2,000 in tax-free vouchers Deal follows vote to reject Labour Court recommendation Trade union Unite, which represents around 800 members in Haleon’s Dungarvan facility, said today (Wednesday) that members have voted overwhelmingly to accept … Continue reading

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Ireland Region BAEM Committee Statement on the Events in Dublin on Thursday 23 November

November 24th: Unite’s Ireland Region Black and Asian Ethnic Minorities (BAEM) Committee has issued the following statement on events in Dublin last yesterday: The horrific knife attack on school children and the staff member in Dublin City Centre has shocked … Continue reading

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Construction: Strike threat secures 12.7% pay boost for mechanical workers

Deal improves on Labour Court recommendation rejected by Unite members November 21st: Unite, which represents construction workers throughout the country, announced today (Tuesday) that it has secured a 12.7 per cent pay boost for plumbers, pipefitters and welders from January … Continue reading

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