Category Archives: Republic of Ireland news

Waterford Hospital cleaners: strike continues following breakdown of talks with Momentum

Posted on February 27, 2020 by unitetheunion

HSE must take responsibility for company’s breach of industrial relations procedures February 27th: Over 125 Unite members working for cleaning services provider Momentum at University Hospital Waterford remain on strike today (Thursday) following the overnight breakdown of talks at the … Continue reading →

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University Hospital Waterford: Cleaning staff to strike tomorrow (Tuesday)

Posted on February 24, 2020 by unitetheunion

Service provider Momentum told to clean up its act Workers concerned at unilateral changes to conditions February 24th: Over 125 Unite members working for cleaning services provider Momentum Support at University Hospital Waterford will take strike action tomorrow (Tuesday February … Continue reading →

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Bord na Móna: Dáil hopefuls to attend Shannonbridge rally on Saturday

Posted on January 30, 2020 by unitetheunion

Election candidates urged to support workers and communities January 30th: General Election candidates will be among those attending a rally organised by Bord na Móna workers and pensioners in Shannonbridge this coming Saturday (February 1st) at 2 pm. Speaking ahead … Continue reading →

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Unite construction members recoup almost €500,000 from rogue employers in 2019

Posted on January 14, 2020 by unitetheunion

Unite construction members recoup almost €500,000 from rogue employers in 2019 January 14th: Unite’s construction branch, which represents workers throughout Ireland’s booming building industry, today (Tuesday) revealed that the union secured €487,000 for members during 2019.  As well as payments … Continue reading →

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All we want for Christmas – is the tips we earn

Posted on December 17, 2019 by unitetheunion

Proposed tips legislation small but necessary step in the right direction Comments come as workers hold ‘Grinch’ protest outside Ivy December 17th: Unite, which organises workers in the hospitality sector, today (Tuesday) said the announcement by Employment Affairs Minister Regina … Continue reading →

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