Category Archives: Press Releases

Unite win for Mayo Westrock workers as up to 10.2% secured in two-year deal

Posted on May 12, 2024 by unitetheunion

Lowest-paid to see 7.2% uplift this year Deal sends strong signal to new Smurfit WestRock combination Trade union Unite, which represents workers in WestRock’s Westport facility in Mayo, today (Sunday) announced that members have voted to accept a two-year pay … Continue reading →

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Unite warns workers not to depend on government gifting rights

Posted on May 1, 2024 by unitetheunion

May Day lesson is that progress must be fought for says union’s Irish Secretary May 1st: Speaking in Dublin ahead of International Workers’ Day, Unite’s Irish Secretary Susan Fitzgerald warned workers that fundamental rights will not be gifted by government … Continue reading →

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Stormont budget failure risks strikes during school exam period

Posted on April 29, 2024 by Unite the union NI

Unite calls on four education unions to stand and strike together for improved pay Unite officials and workforce reps have begun coordinating the union’s industrial response, due to the Stormont budget failing to provide anything for low paid education workers. … Continue reading →

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Unite to coordinate on strikes after finance minister fails to deliver pay and grading review

Posted on April 25, 2024 by Unite the union NI

School support staff in Unite prepare to recommence strike action Unite’s members in education have responded with disappointment and anger after being informed by the education minister that the Northern Ireland executive has adopted a budget that fails to provide … Continue reading →

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Tara Mines: Unite says Boliden must commit to long-term future following agreement

Posted on April 17, 2024 by unitetheunion

Unions secure core pay for remaining workers, improved voluntary redundancy terms Unite, which represents craft and staff grades at Tara Mines, today (Wednesday) said that the proposed agreement negotiated last night at the Workplace Relations Commission represents a significant improvement … Continue reading →

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