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Unite staff at Central Bank welcome confirmation that involvement in Israeli government bonds will end

Decision by central bank leadership follows workers registering their opposition to Central Bank role The Unite committee representing staff working in the Central Bank has issued a statement expressing “revulsion” at the position workers have been placed in through the … Continue reading

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Wellman International: Buyer must be found to safeguard Cavan jobs

Unions to meet examiner next week Plant can play critical role in enhancing Ireland’s recycling capacity Unions representing workers at Wellman International in Cavan are calling on the government to intervene to find an alternative owner following the news that … Continue reading

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International Workers’ Memorial Day: Stormont must protect workers in ‘Extreme Weather’ events

Union releases results of survey conducted after Storm Eowyn Time to climate-proof health and safety laws Trade union Unite today, International Workers’ Memorial Day [Monday 28 April], released the results of a survey of members carried out by the union … Continue reading

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Navantia takeover offers hope for jobs and future of shipbuilding at Harland and Wolff

Unite will engage now to ensure outcome will satisfy key trade union demands Unite has welcomed today’s announcement that shipbuilder Navantia is to take on all four Harland and Wolff shipyards.  The union will now engage with the deal to … Continue reading

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Conference of migrant Health Care Assistants hears calls for family reunification

Unite pledges support to HCA campaign for respect October 21st: The first national conference of migrant health care assistants (HCAs) took place in Unite’s Dublin office over the weekend. The conference, which was organised by Migrant Nurses Ireland (MNI), heard … Continue reading

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