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English Language Teachers: Schools must engage with Temporary Wage Subsidy Scheme

Posted on April 1, 2020 by unitetheunion

April 1st: Unite, which represents English Language Teachers throughout Ireland, has urged employers to engage with the Temporary Wage Subsidy Scheme to ensure that teachers are retained in employment and the sector can restart once the current COVID-19 emergency is … Continue reading →

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Construction: Unite urges employers to engage with Temporary Wage Subsidy Scheme

Posted on March 30, 2020 by unitetheunion

Retaining workers in employment will protect individuals, families and business Government must take further measures on housing costs to protect living standards March 30th: Following the Government’s effective closure of non-essential construction sites, trade union Unite – which represents construction … Continue reading →

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Unite welcomes effective closure of non-essential construction sites to help halt COVID-19 spread

Posted on March 28, 2020 by unitetheunion

Focus must now turn to protecting workers’ incomes and precarious workers March 28th: Unite, which represents construction workers throughout Ireland, today (Saturday) welcomed the confirmation this morning by Minister Simon Harris that non-essential construction sites are being effectively closed as … Continue reading →

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COVID-19 and your Rights as a Worker – UPDATED 26 March 2020

Posted on March 27, 2020 by unitetheunion

Frequently Asked Questions – Updated 26 March 2020 The COVID-19 (Coronavirus) emergency is evolving rapidly and Unite will be updating our advice as dictated by circumstances.  Unite is endeavouring to maintain our service to members during this unprecedented health emergency. … Continue reading →

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Construction: Unite writes to Taoiseach seeking site closure to help halt spread of COVID-19

Posted on March 26, 2020 by unitetheunion

Construction: Unite writes to Taoiseach seeking site closure to help halt spread of COVID-19 Union says social distancing and hygiene measures cannot be observed Letter calls for workers’ incomes to be protected Trade union Unite, which represents construction workers throughout … Continue reading →

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