Category Archives: Republic of Ireland news

Former Ivy worker details process of tip theft at luxury restaurant

Posted on June 18, 2019 by unitetheunion

Julia Marciniak joins Brendan Ogle, Joan Collins and Cieran Perry at press conference to support tips legislation June 18th: A press conference organised by Joan Collins TD this morning (Tuesday) heard former Ivy worker and Unite member Julia Marciniak explain … Continue reading →

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Unite urges Doherty to publish tips legislation before Dail recess

Posted on June 12, 2019 by unitetheunion

Promised legislation follows determined action by Unite members and campaigners June 12th: Unite today welcomed the announcement by Employment Affairs and Social Protection Minister Regina Doherty that she will be bringing forward legislation to ensure that tips are not used to … Continue reading →

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Peter Mark abolishes new training fee following Unite campaign

Posted on May 12, 2019 by unitetheunion

Workers to receive entitlements backdated to March 4th Victory comes on eve of Unite conference May 12th Unite, which represents workers in the hairdressing sector, today (Sunday) welcomed Peter Mark’s decision to abolish a new ‘training fee’ which the chain … Continue reading →

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Unite warns costs may cancel out modest wage gains for construction and electrical workers

Posted on May 10, 2019 by unitetheunion

May 10th: Extending a cautious welcome for Minister Pat Breen’s decision to approve new minimum pay rates for construction and electrical contracting workers recommended by the Labour Court, trade union Unite warned that what Regional Officer for Construction Tom Fitzgerald … Continue reading →

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New all-island Champions Cup to focus on communities

Posted on May 9, 2019 by unitetheunion

All sponsorship money to go to local clubs and community events May 9th: Unite today (Thursday) announced its sponsorship of a new ‘Unite the Union Champions Cup’. This three year sponsorship will see a two-legged play off (home and away) … Continue reading →