Category Archives: Republic of Ireland news

COVID-19: Contribution of frontline migrant workers to battle against virus must be remembered post-pandemic

Unite warns against scapegoating of migrants during any subsequent economic crisis April 23rd: Trade union Unite, which represents workers in all sectors throughout the island of Ireland, has highlighted the contribution by migrant workers in healthcare and other frontline services … Continue reading

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Covid-19: Dept of Health and HSE ignored warnings on nursing homes

Impending crisis apparent over a month ago April 21st: Unite, which represents a cross-range of workers in the health sector  including in nursing homes and in the community, today (Tuesday) accused the Department of Health and the HSE of ignoring … Continue reading

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Bruton challenged on Bord na Mona layoffs ahead of emergency board meeting today

Plans must be suspended pending Government formation Workers must not pay price for Covid-19 emergency April 21st: Communications, Climate Action and Environment Minister Richard Bruton has this morning (Tuesday) been challenged to confirm whether he approved plans Bord na Mona … Continue reading

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Covid-19 and your Rights as a Worker – UPDATED 20 April

Frequently Asked Questions – Updated 20 April 2020 The COVID-19 (Coronavirus) emergency is evolving rapidly and Unite will continue updating our advice as dictated by circumstances.  The additional measures announced by the Government on Friday 27 March have resulted in … Continue reading

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Construction: Unite says more companies need to avail of Temporary Wage Subsidy Scheme

Unite says employers must retain workers to kick-start recovery Union writes to Minister for Finance highlighting anomalies April 10th: Unite, which represents workers throughout the construction sector today (Friday) expressed concern at the failure of many construction companies to register for the … Continue reading

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