Category Archives: Republic of Ireland news

Hungry Bellies: New report debunks myth of falling economic inequality

Posted on February 25, 2021 by unitetheunion

Unite warns against ‘using wrong tools to ask wrong questions to come up with wrong answers’ In a new report, Hungry Bellies are not Equal to Full Bellies, published today (Thursday), Unite presents evidence to counter claims that inequality in Ireland … Continue reading →

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As driving test backlog mounts, RSA cancels tests because “it’s too cold”

Posted on February 15, 2021 by unitetheunion

Essential workers frozen out of essential driving tests February 15th: Unite, which represents driving instructors throughout Ireland, today slammed the Road Safety Authority’s decision to cancel driving tests for essential workers due to recent cold weather. Commenting, Unite Regional Officer Jean … Continue reading →

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Building Momentum: Unite members vote to accept proposals

Posted on February 12, 2021 by unitetheunion

Unite will be working to ensure agreement delivers for members Union reiterates demand for repeal of FEMPI February 12th: Unite today (Friday) announced that members working in the public sector have voted to accept the proposed public sector agreement, Building … Continue reading →

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Unite demands repeal of FEMPI this year

Posted on February 1, 2021 by unitetheunion

Sole purpose of controversial legislation is to coerce workers February 1st: Unite, which represents workers throughout the public sector, today (Monday) said that it has written to Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform Michael McGrath seeking a commitment that FEMPI … Continue reading →

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Government must follow through on commitment to allow asylum seekers to access driving licences

Posted on February 1, 2021 by unitetheunion

Unite Driving Instructors’ branch says driving licence critical to ability to access work and education Unite’s Approved Driving Instructors branch, which represents driving instructors throughout Ireland, has called on Transport Minister Eamon Ryan to follow through on a commitment in … Continue reading →