Category Archives: Republic of Ireland news

Public sector agreement: Unite representatives issue no recommendation prior to balloting

Online meeting also hears demands for FEMPI to be scrapped January 20th: Unite public sector representatives met online last night to discuss the proposed public sector agreement, Building Momentum.  The meeting decided not to issue a recommendation prior to putting the … Continue reading

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COVID-19 and Your Rights as a Worker – UPDATED 15 January

Frequently Asked Questions – UPDATED 15 January 2021 The COVID-19 (Coronavirus) situation continues to evolve and Unite will continue updating our advice as dictated by circumstances.  Most recently, the Level 5 measures announced on 24 December 2020, followed by the … Continue reading

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Strike action continuing at logistics giant Dachser

Dates for further actions to be decided on Monday Stoppage follows company refusal to implement Labour Court recommendation Unite members working for German logistics giant Dachser (formerly Johnston Logistics) in Rathcoole have been taking strike action since this morning (Thursday … Continue reading

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Workers at logistics giant Dachser to down tools next Thursday

Stoppage follows company refusal to implement Labour Court recommendation December 3rd: Trade union Unite, which represents members working for German logistics giant Dachser (formerly Johnston Logistics) in Rathcoole, has announced that workers will be taking strike action from Thursday December … Continue reading

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Workers’ expertise critical to improving road safety

Driving instructors and motor mechanics make submissions to RSA November 23rd: Unite members working as driving instructors and motor mechanics have made submissions to the Road Safety Authority’s public consultation on the Government’s Road Safety Strategy 2021 – 2030. Commenting, … Continue reading

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