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Workers’ expertise critical to improving road safety

Posted on November 23, 2020 by

Driving instructors and motor mechanics make submissions to RSA November 23rd: Unite members working as driving instructors and motor mechanics have made submissions to the Road Safety Authority’s public consultation on the Government’s Road Safety Strategy 2021 – 2030. Commenting, … Continue reading →

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New look Unite the Union Champions Cup to be played in 2021

Posted on November 20, 2020 by

November 20th: The Football Association of Ireland and the Irish Football Association have announced an expanded Unite the Union Champions Cup format for 2021, after the COVID-19 pandemic forced the postponement of the 2020 tournament. The new format will see … Continue reading →

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Driving test backlog: RSA must engage with instructors to clear bottleneck post-lockdown

Posted on November 12, 2020 by

Driving Instructors have been seeking engagement since June “Instructors central to road safety in Ireland” With over 90,000 applicants awaiting driving tests, trade union Unite – which represents driving instructors throughout Ireland – has called on the Road Safety Authority … Continue reading →

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Premier Periclase: Nine-week strike ends following Labour Court recommendation

Posted on October 16, 2020 by

Trade union Unite, which represents workers at Drogheda magnesia plant Premier Periclase, today (Friday) announced that its members will be returning to work on Monday 19 October following nine weeks on the picket line.  The decision follows a Labour Court recommendation … Continue reading →

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Brendan Ogle: Pandemic Budget benefits usual suspects

Posted on October 13, 2020 by

Opportunity to rethink economy missed Business supports must be contingent on improved workers’ rights October 13th: In an initial response to Budget 2021, trade union Unite, which represents workers in all sectors, today said that the Budget fails to lay … Continue reading →

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