Category Archives: Republic of Ireland news
Virgin Media: Unite members to ballot for industrial action
November 14th: Unite, which represents workers in Virgin Media, today (Thursday) announced that members had unanimously decided to ballot for industrial action. The move follows the company’s decision to issue redundancy notices without having consulted the unions involved either before … Continue reading
As Delfin pickets resume tomorrow, unrest in sector spreads with dispute at IBAT
November 10th: Unite, which represents English Language Teachers throughout Ireland, today (Sunday) announced that pickets will resume tomorrow at Delfin English School while members in IBAT have also voted to take industrial action and will be holding a series of … Continue reading
Virgin Media: Unions not consulted over proposed redundancies
Unite and Siptu write to company reminding them of legal obligations November 3rd: Unite, which represents workers in Virgin Media, today (Sunday) said that unions were not consulted ahead of the company’s announcement of proposed redundancies. Unite and Siptu have … Continue reading
Regional Secretary Jackie Pollock: Delfin dispute centres on workers’ right to negotiate collectively through union of choice
Workers backed by Unite fighting fund Dispute centres on workers’ right to negotiate collectively through union of their choice Union highlights issues ranging from low pay to Christmas layoffs October 30th: Unite Regional Secretary Jackie Pollock addressed workers on the Delfin … Continue reading
Unite Champions’ cup launched at Windsor Park by tournament ambassador Pat Jennings
October 17th: The Unite the union Cross-border Champions’ Cup was launched at Windsor Park, home of Northern Ireland football, today. One third of the funding for the Champions’ cup is ring-fenced for local and sporting organisations and initiatives. Speaking for … Continue reading









