Category Archives: Equalities

Women have borne brunt of austerity, Unite women’s conference told

Posted on October 2, 2015 by unitetheunion

Minimalist Minimum Wage increases North and South inadequate response to in-work poverty Strategies need to make Ireland a Living Wage island October 2nd: Unite’s Regional Women’s Conference is being held today. Issues of concern to working women in both the … Continue reading →

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Right to choose is a trade union issue says Unite

Posted on September 26, 2015 by unitetheunion

“Cash in your pocket must not determine access to medical treatment” September 26th: Unite members will be taking part in today’s Fourth Annual March for Choice. Unite is a member of the Trade Union Campaign to Repeal the Eighth Amendment, … Continue reading →

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Unite’s industrial and community branches in Newry come together to support Newry Pride Festival

Posted on August 22, 2015 by unitetheunion

Vibrant festival shows that celebrating diversity and fostering equality can be fun and inclusive to everyone in the community  Union branches sponsor event, host merchandise stall and conduct LGBT survey  August 22nd: Speaking ahead of the parade, Unites Equality Officer, … Continue reading →

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Women with crisis pregnancies among victims of two-tiered health system

Posted on July 8, 2015 by unitetheunion

July 8th: Speaking on Motion 35 (A Universal Health System – A Public Good) at the ICTU BDC, Unite’s Regional Equalities Officer Taryn Trainor today noted that women facing crisis pregnancies are among the victims of Ireland’s current two-tiered health … Continue reading →

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Unite calls for suspension of lone parent cuts pending full review, consultation with advocacy groups

Posted on June 29, 2015 by unitetheunion

Union warns low-paid workers will bear brunt of changes Trade union Unite today (Monday June 29th) called on the Government to suspend the introduction of changes to the One Parent Family Payment scheduled to take effect this coming Thursday. The … Continue reading →

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