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National Ambulance Service: Industrial action begins Monday

Strike action set for Tuesday 12 May Workers wait over six years for recognition of enhanced qualifications and responsibilities Resolution of dispute in management’s hands May 9th: Trade union Unite, which represents members working for the National Ambulance Service (NAS), … Continue reading

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Cork water crisis: Latest breaches highlight need for referendum

Water safety too important to be left to private sector Trade union Unite said today that the latest revelations regarding ongoing breaches of drinking water safety in Cork again highlight the need for a referendum enshrining public ownership of water … Continue reading

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Fuel package: PAYE workers left behind … again

April 13th: Unite, which represents workers across Ireland, today said that the package of fuel supports announced last night by the Government would do little to alleviate the cost-of-living crisis being faced by ordinary PAYE workers. The union said that … Continue reading

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Energy costs: Workers will not pick up tab for another crisis

Trade union action needed to force Government to address spiralling cost-of-living crisis    Unite member consultation to assess energy cost impact  Unite, which represents workers throughout Ireland, said today (Sunday) that public support for the fuel protests reflects anger at … Continue reading

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MABS workers secure nearly 13 per cent pay bump

9.25 per cent two-year deal follows 3.5 per cent increase secured in March Two-year deal includes element backdated to October 2024 Trade union Unite, which represents workers throughout the community and voluntary sector, today said that members working for the … Continue reading

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