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HSE must guarantee future of all services at Dungarvan’s St Joseph’s Hospital

Unite concerned at reported closure of Dungarvan unit Unite, which represents care workers in St Joseph’s Hospital in Dungarvan, today  expressed concern at reports that the HSE intends closing one of the units in the hospital.  Speaking ahead of a … Continue reading

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International Workers Memorial Day: crane operators on health & safety front line

Unite raises concerns with HSA and Solas Being forced to work in windy conditions among breaches cited April 28th: Unite, which organises 85% of crane operators in Ireland and all crane operators in Dublin, said today (Friday April 28th) that … Continue reading

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Crane drivers need a lift: Unite working towards industry agreement

Low wages and precarious working endemic in sector April 26th: Unite, which organises 85% of tower crane operators in Ireland, today announced that it is sending out a draft industry agreement to the Construction Industry Federation and individual employers.  The … Continue reading

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Bus Éireann: Unite members set to return to work following Labour Court recommendation

Management and government responsible for financial crisis highlighted in recommendation Focus now must be on charting sustainable route for public transport April 13th: Unite, which represents craft workers in Bus Éireann, confirmed this afternoon that its members – who have … Continue reading

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MABS: Varadkar must return to drawing board after Government defeat

Unite members ‘baffled’ by moves to scrap winning formula Imperative that any change be driven by MABS users and workers April 10th: Unite members working for the Money Advice and Budgeting Service (MABS) have called on Social Protection Minister Leo … Continue reading

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