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English Language Teachers take campaign for decency abroad 

Unite says students as well as teachers vulnerable to ‘network of exploitation’ January 25th: Unite, which organises English Language Teachers, is taking its ‘campaign for decency’ in the sector to ELT students’ countries of origin.  The union, which has been … Continue reading

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Win for Mechanical Workers 

Welcoming new SEO, Unite pledges to continue travel fight January 25th: Unite today welcomed the new Sectoral Employment Order (SEO) governing the terms and conditions of mechanical workers in the construction industry.  Minister Pat Breen today accepted the Labour Court … Continue reading

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Unilateral closure of Irish Life pension scheme may trigger industrial action

Ireland’s largest pension provider accused of ‘prioritising balance sheet over workers’  Move to DC scheme will hit around 700 Unite members January 15th:  Unite today announced that it is holding a series of consultative meetings with members in pensions giant … Continue reading

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Clarification: National Housing & Homeless Coalition

  Unite has received a number of inquiries regarding the National Housing & Homeless Coalition. We wish to clarity that Unite is not affiliated to, or in any way involved, with this campaign and has not been for a very … Continue reading

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Irish Rail: Unite members vote to accept Labour Court recommendation

Result down to workers’ determined action December 8th: Unite, which represents craft workers in Irish Rail, today (Friday) confirmed that members have voted to accept the recommendation issued by the Labour Court last month.  83 per cent of Unite members … Continue reading

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