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Bord na Mona:  Midlands communities facing ‘economic lockdown’ unless Government policy changes

Posted on April 30, 2020 by unitetheunion

Workers challenge validity of layoffs and report for work Unite calls for publication of Just Transition Commissioner’s report April 30th: Over 70 years after Bord na Mona was established to create and sustain employment in the Midlands, communities in the … Continue reading →

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Construction: Self-regulation won’t cut it during pandemic

Posted on April 28, 2020 by unitetheunion

Compliance monitoring and testing programme must be in place before sites re-open Unions must be central to new safety regime April 28th: Unite, which represents construction workers throughout Ireland, today (Tuesday) warned that construction companies cannot be left to regulate … Continue reading →

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COVID-19: Contribution of frontline migrant workers to battle against virus must be remembered post-pandemic

Posted on April 23, 2020 by unitetheunion

Unite warns against scapegoating of migrants during any subsequent economic crisis April 23rd: Trade union Unite, which represents workers in all sectors throughout the island of Ireland, has highlighted the contribution by migrant workers in healthcare and other frontline services … Continue reading →

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Covid-19: Dept of Health and HSE ignored warnings on nursing homes

Posted on April 21, 2020 by unitetheunion

Impending crisis apparent over a month ago April 21st: Unite, which represents a cross-range of workers in the health sector  including in nursing homes and in the community, today (Tuesday) accused the Department of Health and the HSE of ignoring … Continue reading →

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Bruton challenged on Bord na Mona layoffs ahead of emergency board meeting today

Posted on April 21, 2020 by unitetheunion

Plans must be suspended pending Government formation Workers must not pay price for Covid-19 emergency April 21st: Communications, Climate Action and Environment Minister Richard Bruton has this morning (Tuesday) been challenged to confirm whether he approved plans Bord na Mona … Continue reading →

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