Category Archives: Republic of Ireland news

Wyeth Nutritionals: Management must engage immediately with unions to save jobs

Latest job threat should spur Government to action October 18th: Unite, which represents administrative, technical and craft grades at Wyeth Nutritionals in Askeaton, Co Limerick, said this evening (Wednesday) that workers were shocked to be told this afternoon that the … Continue reading

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World Menopause Day: New Unite survey highlights workplace impact of menstrual health

43% forced to take time off work due to menstruation/menopause with financial impact for 28% 60% did not feel comfortable discussing menstrual health issues; 95% would welcome workplace menstrual health policies October 18th: Unite, which represents workers throughout the Republic … Continue reading

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Collapse of Mechanical SEO opens door to industrial action

Unite warns employers against attempting to cut pay and conditions Trade union Unite, which represents workers throughout the construction and mechanical sectors, today (Wednesday) warned employers that any attempt to cut pay and conditions following the collapse of the Mechanical … Continue reading

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Quick-fix Budget fails working people

Low and middle income earners, social protection recipients, lose out in real terms Short-term supports no substitute for long-term policies October 10th: In an initial response to the Budget, trade union Unite dubbed the measures announced today a “quick-fix Budget” which … Continue reading

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Merative workers organise in pushback against redundancies

Unite seeking extension of consultation period following company refusal to engage Union writes to Minister Coveney outlining concerns at failure to abide by consultation rules October 5th: Unite, which represents workers in medical technology company Merative, has called on the … Continue reading

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