Category Archives: Republic of Ireland news

Virgin Media: Unions to decide on action following talks with company

December 17th: Unite, which represents workers in Virgin Media along with Siptu, today (Tuesday) said that unions will await the outcome of talks with the company before deciding on the form of any industrial action.  The announcement follows an invitation … Continue reading

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Union members in Virgin Media Ireland set for industrial action

December 9th: Unite, which represents workers in Virgin Media along with Siptu, today (Monday) announced that union members have voted overwhelmingly to take industrial action. The move follows attempts by the company to impose compulsory redundancies.  In addition, the company … Continue reading

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ELT sector: Unite welcomes establishment of Joint Labour Committee

Move follows sustained campaign by English Language Teachers organised in Unite December 2nd: Unite, which represents English Language Teachers throughout Ireland, today welcomed the Government’s decision to implement a Labour Court recommendation and establish a Joint Labour Committee governing the … Continue reading

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Delfin dispute: Unite welcomes invitation to talks

Union suspends industrial action pending discussions November 28th: Unite, which represents English Language Teachers throughout Ireland, today (Thursday) welcomed the decision by Delfin English School to meet the union to discuss members concerns.  Teachers at Delfin have engaged in a … Continue reading

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Hate speech: Unite warns culture of apology risks co-opting victims to assist rehabilitation

Brendan Ogle says normalisation of hate speech a danger as by-election campaigns heat up Union calls on Fianna Fail and Fine Gael to disassociate themselves from Fingal and Wexford candidates November 21st:  Unite, which represents members working in all sectors, … Continue reading

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