Category Archives: Republic of Ireland news

HSE: Unite health workers say ‘backdoor hiring freeze’ impacting patient services

Lunchtime protests set for next week as unions prepare to ballot for action Unite, which represents a range of grades across the Health Services Executive (HSE) said today (Thursday) that what it termed the HSE’s ‘backdoor hiring freeze’ is impacting on … Continue reading

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Waterford City and Co Council: Stoppage by members at Dunmore Depot deferred pending engagement with management

Dispute surrounds unilateral change to work practices Unite, which represents members working for Waterford City and County Council, today (Tuesday) said that it has deferred a 24-hour work stoppage by Unite members at Dunmore Depot in Waterford, which had been … Continue reading

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Budget 2025: Workers failed by short-term giveaways

Budget framed ‘with eye to the election rather than eye to the future’ Responding to Budget 2025, Unite, which represents workers throughout the economy, warned that today’s package of election giveaways will not lay the foundations for sustainable wage-led growth. … Continue reading

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MEBSCA dispute: Picket set for National Children’s Hospital tomorrow

MEBSCA employers make approach following determined action by Unite members Unite members working as plumbers, fitters, welders and apprentices for employers who are members of the Mechanical Engineering & Building Services Contractors’ Association (MEBSCA) will mount a picket outside the … Continue reading

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MEBSCA dispute: Pickets set for major projects tomorrow in ‘travel time’ fight

Unite highlights concerns regarding contractors charging clients for ‘travel time’ not paid to workers Unite members working as plumbers, fitters, welders and apprentices are set to down tools tomorrow (Friday 20 September) in a third day of action to secure … Continue reading

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