Category Archives: Press Releases
MEBSCA dispute: Tomorrow to see first in series of strikes
Pickets set for sites in Dublin, Cork, Limerick and Kildare Unite seeking reversal of austerity-era cut to ‘travel time’ Union warns of further strike action if MEBSCA does not make meaningful offer September 5th: Unite, which represents plumbers, fitters, welders … Continue reading
Unite accuses MEBSCA of failing mechanical employers, as strikes set to begin
Union offers to support application for SEO incorporating ‘travel time’ Sectoral collective agreement best way to ensure level playing field Trade union Unite, which represents plumbers, fitters, welders and apprentices, today (Thursday) said that the Mechanical Engineering & Building Services … Continue reading
MEBSCA dispute: Unite announces stoppages on September 6, as talks break down
Union warns employers must engage meaningfully or face further escalation Workers seeking reversal of austerity-era cut to ‘travel time’ Trade union Unite, which represents plumbers, fitters, welders and apprentices on construction projects throughout Ireland, said today (Monday) that talks with … Continue reading
Mechanical dispute: Unite to serve notice of industrial action this week
Series of one day stoppages to hit sites nationwide Union seeking reversal of austerity-era cut to travel time Trade union Unite, which represents plumbers, fitters and welders on construction projects throughout Ireland, said today (Sunday) that it will this week … Continue reading
Striking bin workers at ABC borough council demand rate rebate for affected households
Disruption to bin collection to continue as Armagh depot workforce enters fifth week of strikes over dismissal of shop steward Refuse workers employed by Armagh Banbridge and Craigavon (ABC) Borough Council are calling for a rebate to ratepayers affected by … Continue reading









