Category Archives: Republic of Ireland news
Covid-19 and your Rights as a Worker – UPDATED 31 July
Frequently Asked Questions – UPDATED 31 July 2020 The COVID-19 (Coronavirus) situation continues to evolve and Unite will continue updating our advice as dictated by circumstances. The measures announced by the Government at the start of the pandemic resulted in … Continue reading
Sectoral Employment Orders: Unite welcomes stay on High Court orders
Today’s decision maintains important protections for workers Protective ballot underway July 31st: Unite, which represents construction workers throughout Ireland, today (Friday) welcomed the decision by Mr Justice Simons to put a stay on the orders proposed in the recent High … Continue reading
Driving instructors warn of COVID-19 risks in absence of sector-specific safety protocols
Potential 20,000 daily personal interactions in sector July 12th: Unite, which represents driving instructors throughout Ireland, today (Sunday) warned that both instructors and learners could be at risk unless rigorous safety protocols are developed which take account of conditions specific … Continue reading
Premier Periclase: workers set to strike from July 20th
Unite accuses company of failing to engage and breaching agreement July 8th: Unite, which represents workers at Drogheda magnesia plant Premier Periclase, has announced that its members are set to take strike action from Monday July 20th. Commenting, Unite Regional … Continue reading
‘New normal’ excludes workers
Members of Unite give coalition a ‘slow clap’; say workers were “applauded then abandoned” by those who promised a “lasting appreciation” Programme for government fails to address need for renewed workers’ rights legislation. Status of workers in the “new normal” … Continue reading









