Category Archives: Republic of Ireland news

Unite leader hails successful defence of right to strike against legal challenge

Posted on March 9, 2023 by unitetheunion

Unite shop stewards defended against legal attack Mechanical strike going ahead tomorrow (Friday) at H.A. O’Neil and Leo Lynch March 9th A strike by mechanical workers in HA O’Neil’s and Leo Lynch’s will go ahead tomorrow (Friday 10 March) after … Continue reading →

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Mechanical workers set to down tools on 10 March in pursuit of a cost-of-living wage increase

Posted on March 2, 2023 by unitetheunion

Over 90% vote for strike action in Leo Lynch and H.A. O’Neill “Travel Time” restoration could mean 12.8% extra in gross pay March 2nd: Unite, which represents workers across the economy, today (Thursday) announced that plumbers, pipefitters and welders in … Continue reading →

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Overwhelming 93 per cent vote for industrial action at Cargotec in ‘fake TUPE’ dispute

Posted on February 22, 2023 by unitetheunion

Unite says it is determined to ensure workers’ pay and conditions do not come under attack Action at Dundalk facility set to start on 10 March 22 February: Unite, which represents over 200 workers at the Cargotec (formerly Moffett Engineering) … Continue reading →

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Unite urges large turnout at ‘Ireland For All’ solidarity march tomorrow

Posted on February 17, 2023 by unitetheunion

17 February: Unite, which represents workers throughout the economy, is supporting the “Ireland For All’ solidarity march being organised tomorrow (Saturday 18 February).  Speaking ahead of the event, the union’s Regional Secretary, Jackie Pollock, said that many members were concerned … Continue reading →

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Unite welcomes establishment of JLC for English Language Teaching sector

Posted on January 31, 2023 by unitetheunion

JLC follows lengthy campaign by Unite members working in sector 31 January: Unite, which represents English Language Teachers throughout Ireland, has welcomed the establishment of a Joint Labour Committee to set minimum terms and conditions in the sector.  The JLC … Continue reading →

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