Category Archives: Republic of Ireland news

Unite welcomes effective closure of non-essential construction sites to help halt COVID-19 spread

Posted on March 28, 2020 by unitetheunion

Focus must now turn to protecting workers’ incomes and precarious workers March 28th: Unite, which represents construction workers throughout Ireland, today (Saturday) welcomed the confirmation this morning by Minister Simon Harris that non-essential construction sites are being effectively closed as … Continue reading →

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COVID-19 and your Rights as a Worker – UPDATED 26 March 2020

Posted on March 27, 2020 by unitetheunion

Frequently Asked Questions – Updated 26 March 2020 The COVID-19 (Coronavirus) emergency is evolving rapidly and Unite will be updating our advice as dictated by circumstances. Unite is endeavouring to maintain our service to members during this unprecedented health emergency. … Continue reading →

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Construction: Unite writes to Taoiseach seeking site closure to help halt spread of COVID-19

Posted on March 26, 2020 by unitetheunion

Construction: Unite writes to Taoiseach seeking site closure to help halt spread of COVID-19 Union says social distancing and hygiene measures cannot be observed Letter calls for workers’ incomes to be protected Trade union Unite, which represents construction workers throughout … Continue reading →

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Unite calls for closure of all construction sites to halt spread of COVID-19

Posted on March 24, 2020 by unitetheunion

Unite calls for closure of all construction sites to halt spread of COVID-19 Construction workers say social distancing not possible on site Emergency meeting hears that wage compensation must include ‘bogus self-employed’ An emergency online meeting of Unite’s National Construction … Continue reading →

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In an emergency new powers must be effective, proportionate and fair

Posted on March 19, 2020 by unitetheunion

Unite seeks establishment of Emergency Forum comprising government departments, ICTU and employers Moratorium on residential and commercial rents, ban on evictions, imperative March 19th: Commenting on the Health (Preservation and Protection and other Emergency Measures in the Public Interest) Bill, … Continue reading →