Category Archives: Campaigns

Unite welcomes Sports Direct commitment to end Zero Hours Contracts and ‘six strikes and you’re out’ disciplinary regime

Posted on September 6, 2016 by unitetheunion

September 6th: Responding to the publication of the RPC report into working practices at Sports Direct, Ireland deputy Regional Secretary for Unite, Jackie Pollock, said: “We welcome today’s announcement by the Sports Direct board that they will work constructively with … Continue reading →

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Maser ‘Repeal the Eighth’ mural travels to Unite offices on Middle Abbey Street

Posted on August 9, 2016 by unitetheunion

August 9th: Unite today installed a replica of street artist Maser’s ‘Repeal the Eighth’ mural at its Middle Abbey Street offices in Dublin.  The mural, which was originally painted on the Project Arts Centre, had to be removed following a … Continue reading →

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Call for NIC-ICTU to publicly condemn prosecution of young woman for taking abortion pills

Posted on April 13, 2016 by unitetheunion

Unite challenges other trade unions to adopt ‘pro-choice’ positions Right to abortion is a class issue – unacceptable that Northern Ireland is only part of United Kingdom where it is unlawful April 13th: Speaking at the Northern Ireland Committee of … Continue reading →

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Social wage crucial in addressing gender pay gap

Posted on March 8, 2016 by unitetheunion

Women would be among main beneficiaries of increased Employer’s PRSI March 8th: In a statement released to coincide with International Women’s Day, Unite Regional Secretary Jimmy Kelly said today that increasing Employer’s PRSI to average EU levels could fund the … Continue reading →

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Liam Neeson endorses ‘Rally For A Future’ campaign demanding jobs action for Ballymena

Posted on January 21, 2016 by unitetheunion

Actor pledges his support for jobs campaign launched by Unite the union Neeson backs calls for urgent action and urges workers to unite behind campaign January 21st: Jimmy Kelly, Unite Regional Secretary, welcomed the endorsement by the Ballymena-born, award-winning actor: … Continue reading →

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