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May Day warning: Workers won’t be shortchanged

Speaking ahead of International Workers’ Day (May Day – Friday 1 May), Unite’s Irish secretary Susan Fitzgerald warned both public and private sector employers that workers will not tolerate being shortchanged and said that Unite members across Ireland are determined to … Continue reading

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Public sector: Local bargaining claims must be addressed before talks on new deal

Inflation-busting increases vital to combat price pressures Public sector workers will not tolerate being leapfrogged by other interests At a meeting to decide Unite’s priorities ahead of talks on a new public sector pay deal, Unite shop stewards were adamant … Continue reading

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IWMD: Government must move on Extreme Weather protections

In a statement issued to mark International Workers’ Memorial Day (IWMD), trade union Unite called on the government to introduce new protections for workers during and after extreme weather events. Earlier this year, Unite launched a new policy toolkit, In … Continue reading

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Unite members in Danone savour inflation-beating pay increase

Union delivers nearly nine per cent pay increase over two years plus benefits Unite members working for Danone Nutricia in Wexford have voted overwhelmingly to accept a two year pay deal which will see pay rise by nearly nine per … Continue reading

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Cork water crisis: Latest breaches highlight need for referendum

Water safety too important to be left to private sector Trade union Unite said today that the latest revelations regarding ongoing breaches of drinking water safety in Cork again highlight the need for a referendum enshrining public ownership of water … Continue reading

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