Category Archives: Republic of Ireland news
University Hospital Waterford: Unite warns of dispute escalation amidst management threats
Health Service Executive accused of violating public service agreement Trade union Unite, which represents support staff at University Hospital Waterford (UHW), today (Monday) warned that the current work-to-rule by laundry, catering and portering grades may escalate unless the Health Service … Continue reading
Duggan Brothers’ non-compliance on OPW project raised in Dail
Pension contributions not paid for up to half of workers on taxpayer funded Leeson Lane project Unite writes to OPW Minister O’Donnell seeking audit of Duggan sites The failure by contractor Duggan Brothers to make contributions to the Construction Workers’ … Continue reading
University Hospital Waterford: Support staff take action in pay justice dispute
Dispute centres on HSE failure to upgrade laundry workers, and to recognise long serving support staff Unite accuses HSE of leaving hospital and union in the dark over regrading plans Trade union Unite, which represents support staff at the University … Continue reading
Unite win for Mayo Westrock workers as up to 10.2% secured in two-year deal
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









