Category Archives: Republic of Ireland news

New Unite research reveals €76 drop in real weekly wages over past two years as workers face cost-of-living catastrophe 

New Unite bulletin launched to arm activists with facts to fight for a better deal. On Dublin visit, Unite General Secretary Sharon Graham pledges union fightback. May 4th: A new series of Unite research briefs – Work Voice Pay Ireland – … Continue reading

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May Day: new Irish Secretary of Unite warns employers must pay for industrial peace

Susan Fitzgerald says strong unions best defence against wage-squeezing “The more strike-ready workers are, the more talk-ready employers are” April 30th: Speaking ahead of the annual May Day rally organised by the Dublin Council of Trade Unions, Unite’s new Regional … Continue reading

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Right to Strike: Unite vows that High Court ruling will not silence workers fighting for fair pay

Unite examining all options including appeal Union determined to secure pay increase for mechanical workers 23 March: Trade union Unite, which represents workers throughout Ireland, stated today (Thursday) that it is considering an appeal of this morning’s High Court ruling … Continue reading

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Cargotec: Strike sends strong message in ‘bogus TUPE’ dispute

Company must come to table and negotiate collectively March 10th: Following a 93% vote for industrial action, Unite members working for cargo handling manufacturer Cargotec in Dundalk took to the picket line today in a move which saw production at … Continue reading

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Cargotec workers in Dundalk to down tools tomorrow (Friday) in ‘Bogus TUPE’ dispute

Further day of strike action scheduled for 16 March Dispute follows company failure to engage meaningfully at WRC and Labour Court March 9th: Over 200 Unite members at the Cargotec (formerly Moffett Engineering) facility in Dundalk are set to take … Continue reading

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