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Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council must rethink plans to slash pay of furloughed staff

Posted on May 15, 2020 by Unite the union NI

NIPSA, UNITE and GMB condemn the decision taken to slash staff wages at the council meeting on Thursday 14th May 2020. Representatives of all three staff trade unions, NIPSA, GMB and Unite denounced the confirmation by Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough … Continue reading →

Public Representatives join Unite to say ‘Effective Safety Protocols need Teeth’

Posted on May 14, 2020 by unitetheunion

We the undersigned call on the Government of Ireland to update its document Return to Work Safety Protocol: Covid-19 Specific National Protocol for Employers and Workers to include an adequate structure that will guarantee independent inspections and minimum mandatory compliance with new … Continue reading →

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English Language Schools must engage with workers before re-opening

Posted on May 11, 2020 by unitetheunion

Safe teaching and learning environment will be central to future success of sector May 11th: Unite, which represents English Language Teachers throughout Ireland, today (Monday) said that schools must start engaging now with teachers to ensure that the industry can … Continue reading →

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Covid-19 and Your Rights as a Worker – UPDATED 8 May

Posted on May 8, 2020 by unitetheunion

Frequently Asked Questions – UPDATED 08 May 2020 The COVID-19 (Coronavirus) emergency is evolving rapidly and Unite will continue updating our advice as dictated by circumstances. The measures announced by the Government on 27 March resulted in further business closures, … Continue reading →

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Construction: Two weeks to build Covid-safe sites

Posted on May 4, 2020 by unitetheunion

Unite warns employers cannot be left to regulate themselves Unions must be central to new safety regime With just two weeks to go before construction sites open on May 18th, trade union Unite today (Monday) warned that construction companies cannot … Continue reading →