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Limerick politicians in public procurement pledge to support ‘Murphy 4’

Members of Sinn Fein, Fine Gael, Labour, Social Democrats, Greens and Independent sign pledge October 2nd: Unite, which represents construction workers throughout Ireland, has welcomed the decision by 15 Limerick politicians to support the union’s campaign for reinstatement of the … Continue reading

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Murphy union-busting: Unite launches whistleblowers’ hotline

September 28th: Unite, which represents construction workers throughout Ireland, today (Thursday) launched a hotline for anyone concerned about the employment practices of the Murphy group. The launch took place outside the Newbridge headquarters of Murphy International Ltd. Today’s hotline launch … Continue reading

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Protest in Dublin tomorrow due to union-busting by construction company Murphy International Ltd

Unite, Ireland and the UK’s leading union, will be holding a protest at the offices of leading accountants Ernest and Young due to the links that its associate has with union-busting. When:  11.30am Monday 11th September 2023 Where: Harcourt Centre, … Continue reading

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Castletroy water treatment plant: Unite raises public procurement concerns

Union writes to Uisce Éireann highlighting Murphy group’s labour rights breaches Union-busting activities cannot be tolerated at any point in supply chain Unite’s legal department has today (Wednesday) written to Uisce Éireann / Irish Water asking them to consider matters … Continue reading

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PTSB: Unite seeking 13% cost-of-living pay increase

Pay claim follows profit boost in wake of Ulster Bank deal August 31st: Unite, which represents a majority of workers in Permanent TSB, is seeking a general pay increase of 13% for 2024. The pay claim follows PTSB’s return to … Continue reading

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