Category Archives: Republic of Ireland news
Housing crisis: Unite says wages are solution not problem
Good jobs key to attracting and retaining labour Trade union Unite, which represents construction workers throughout Ireland, today said that sustained wage rises in the construction sector are critical to prevent a loss of vital construction skills as Ireland grapples with an ongoing housing crisis. Unite was commenting on this … Continue reading
MABS workers secure nearly 13 per cent pay bump
9.25 per cent two-year deal follows 3.5 per cent increase secured in March Two-year deal includes element backdated to October 2024 Trade union Unite, which represents workers throughout the community and voluntary sector, today said that members working for the … Continue reading
Ambulance dispute: Unions secure reversal of outsourcing proposals
Unite, which represents workers in the National Ambulance Service (NAS), today (Monday) said that, following engagement last week, management has now agreed not to proceed with the proposed outsourcing of inter-hospital ambulance transfers to a private provider. Unite general secretary … Continue reading
Ambulance outsourcing dispute: Unite to ballot for industrial action
Unite, which represents members working for the National Ambulance Service (NAS), today (Sunday) announced that it will be balloting members nationwide for industrial action following the unilateral decision to outsource inter-hospital ambulance transfers in the Greater Dublin area to a … Continue reading
Obituary for the late Pat Fitzgerald
By Jimmy Kelly former Irish Secretary Unite the Union On behalf of the entire membership and leadership of the Union the former ATGWU, Unite the Union, all of the local Branches can I extend my condolences to all of Pat’s … Continue reading









