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Victory for Extern workers as Labour Court recommends recognition of Unite

Posted on April 5, 2018 by unitetheunion

Union represents majority of staff working for social care provider Unite today (Thursday April 5th) hailed what it termed a ‘significant victory’ following the Labour Court’s recommendation that social care provider Extern recognise and engage with the union. Unite had … Continue reading →

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Lanlearn closure: Unite writes to Regina Doherty seeking exceptional Insolvency Payments Scheme assistance

Posted on April 5, 2018 by unitetheunion

Teachers owed up to €3000 each as school owner disappears  Case highlights shortcomings of Insolvency Payments Scheme April 5th:  Unite, which represents English Language Teachers, has written to Social Protection Minister Regina Doherty asking her to grant exceptional leave to … Continue reading →

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Irish Life workers set for 24-hour strike on April 12th

Posted on April 2, 2018 by unitetheunion

Stoppage follows decisive vote for action Dispute centres on unilateral closure of healthy pension scheme April 2nd: Irish Life is Ireland’s largest pension provider, but Unite members working for the insurance giant are being forced to take industrial action in … Continue reading →

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Griffith College language teachers join Unite in fight for rights

Posted on March 28, 2018 by unitetheunion

Union accuses college of failing to provide proper contracts College told “Don’t just teach about employment rights – observe them!” March 28th: Unite, which organises English Language Teachers throughout Ireland, today announced that a majority of teachers in the Griffith Institute … Continue reading →

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Irish Life: Decisive vote for industrial action to defend pensions

Posted on March 26, 2018 by unitetheunion

Decision reflects anger at unilateral closure of scheme in surplus Trade union Unite today (Monday) announced that a sizeable majority of its members in Irish Life have voted for industrial action in response to the company’s unilateral decision to close … Continue reading →

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