Category Archives: Republic of Ireland news

Tara Mines: Time to talk about public ownership

Posted on June 29, 2023 by unitetheunion

Government must act now to secure future of Europe’s largest zinc mine June 29th: Unite, which represents craft and staff grades at Tara Mines, today (Thursday) called on the Government to take the mine into public ownership in the absence … Continue reading →

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Tara Mines: Unite and Connect submit proposals to management

Posted on June 20, 2023 by unitetheunion

Unions still awaiting full financial disclosure from company June 20th: Trades unions Unite and Connect, along with Siptu representatives, attended a meeting between unions and management in Tara Mines today, in a further bid to avert the suspension of operations … Continue reading →

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Unite members set for industrial action on Water Services Framework

Posted on June 20, 2023 by unitetheunion

Water delivery workers in local authorities to down tools on Friday 30 June Unite seeking changes to Water Services Framework including referendum commitment Unite members involved in water delivery services around the country will take industrial action on Friday 30 … Continue reading →

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Tara Mines: Unite and Connect warn Boliden against cutting costs on backs of workers in Ireland

Posted on June 19, 2023 by unitetheunion

Company repeatedly fails to provide profit details as workers face layoff In a joint statement issued after a meeting between unions and management at Tara Mines today (Monday), trade unions Unite and Connect said that management has repeatedly failed to … Continue reading →

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Unite supports proposed legislation to end age-based Minimum Wage discrimination

Posted on June 8, 2023 by unitetheunion

Bill would help tackle exploitation of young workers Trade union Unite, which represents workers in all sectors, today (Thursday) called on TDs from all parties to back the National Minimum Wage (Equal Pay for Young Workers) Bill 2022.  The legislation, … Continue reading →

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