Category Archives: Republic of Ireland news
Budget 2027: Workers running to stand still as wealthiest win
Subsidising high prices no substitute for addressing costs at source Government accused of ‘megaphone bargaining’ on public sector pay Unite, which represents workers across the economy, said today (Tuesday) that Budget 2027 represents a giveaway to the wealthiest while workers … Continue reading
Flahavan’s pay packets boosted by up to 21.5 per cent
New pay parity deal brings bakery operatives into line with mill workers Unite win illustrates importance of collective organisation Unite, which represents workers at Flahavan’s in Kilmacthomas, Co Waterford, said today (Sunday) that members have voted to accept a new … Continue reading
Public sector pay: Time running out for government to make inflation-beating pay offer
Government told to stop dithering as Unite National Dispute Committee meets Following an overwhelming mandate for industrial action, Unite’s National Dispute Committee, comprising elected shop stewards across the public sector, met today (Thursday) to finalise plans for strike action on … Continue reading
Public sector craftworkers serve strike notice in pay equity fight
Workers seeking restoration of pre-crash analogue agreement Unite said today (4 September) that it has served three weeks’ notice of industrial action on the Health Service Executive (HSE) and the Local Government Management Agency (LGMA). Unite is part of a … Continue reading
Public sector pay: Unite members vote overwhelmingly for industrial action
Government must make meaningful offer or face winter strikes Trade union Unite, which represents members across the public sector, has announced that members have returned an overwhelming mandate for industrial action, if the government fails to make a ‘meaningful offer’ … Continue reading










