Category Archives: Uncategorized

Unite expresses solidarity with Jobstown accused

Posted on October 21, 2016 by unitetheunion

Union urges large attendance at tomorrow’s support rally October 21st: Unite has expressed solidarity with the Jobstown teenager accused of ‘false imprisonment’ on foot of a 2014 protest where former Tánaiste Joan Burton’s car was delayed for some hours.  Pointing … Continue reading →

Posted in Press Releases, Republic of Ireland news, Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , | Leave a comment

Department of Health accused of devaluing vital care work

Posted on October 20, 2016 by unitetheunion

Unite slams two-tier Minimum Wage suggestion October 20th: Unite today accused the Department of Health of devaluing the essential work performed by around 4,000 care staff who “sleep over” while caring for vulnerable people.  The union was responding to reports … Continue reading →

Posted in Press Releases, Republic of Ireland news, Uncategorized | Tagged , , , | Leave a comment

Unite: Government must commit to public transport

Posted on October 19, 2016 by unitetheunion

Union appears before Oireachtas Transport Committee October 19th: Unite representatives today appeared before the Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport today to discuss the ‘Vision for Public Transport and State Subvention’.  Unite’s submission to the Committee is available … Continue reading →

Posted in Press Releases, Republic of Ireland news, Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , | Leave a comment

Budget 2017: Extending cautious welcome to childcare initiative, Unite warns against continued reliance on market-based model

Posted on October 12, 2016 by unitetheunion

Unite calls for development of National Childcare Strategy October 12th: Unite today extended a cautious welcome to the childcare package announced in yesterday’s Budget, but warned against a continuing reliance on a market-based model.  Commenting, Regional Equalities Officer Taryn Trainor … Continue reading →

Posted in Press Releases, Republic of Ireland news, Uncategorized | Tagged , , | Leave a comment

Unite says political Budget lacks economic strategy

Posted on October 11, 2016 by unitetheunion

“Pick’n’mix package will not lay foundations for sustainable growth Cuts to USC and inheritance tax will benefit better-off Social protection recipients will benefit by just €1.72 per week in real terms October 11th: nite today accused the Government of producing … Continue reading →

Posted in Press Releases, Republic of Ireland news, Uncategorized | Tagged , | Leave a comment