Category Archives: Republic of Ireland news

Niall Breslin to launch Unite Community solidarity music project for Afghan refugee children in Dungarvan on Saturday

When: Saturday 2 July at 12.15 pm Where: Dungarvan United Soccer Club, 1 Kilrush Park, Dungarvan What: Niall Breslin will launch a music education project for refugee children being organised by Unite Community with the support of Surprise, Surprise Unite Community, the community … Continue reading

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‘Tips’ legislation: Unite welcomes ring-fencing of service charges for workers

Collective bargaining must now be moved up political agenda Trade union Unite, which has campaigned to stop the practice of ‘tip theft’ in the hospitality sector, today (Wednesday) welcomed the Government’s decision to bring forward an amendment to the Payment … Continue reading

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Minimum Wage:  Unite seeks €2 increase to €12.50 from November 1st

Union tells Low Pay Commission aim should be to raise wage floor to 66% of median earnings Low pay is bad for business says Unite Regional Secretary Jackie Pollock Trade union Unite, which represents workers in all sectors, this week … Continue reading

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Language training for refugees: Unite calls for engagement with ELTs

May 2nd: Unite, which represents English Language Teachers throughout Ireland, has called on the Government to engage with ELTs in order to develop a robust model of language teaching provision for refugees and asylum seekers. Commenting, Unite Regional Coordinating Officer Richie … Continue reading

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Hospitality: Unite meets with Tanaiste’s officials to discuss service charges

Service charges must go to those providing the service “Unclear policy is usually unfair” says Unite General Secretary April 24th: Unite, which represents hospitality workers throughout Ireland, recently met with officials in the Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment to … Continue reading

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